Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Community Accountability Forum to Be Held in Madison, WI, After Black Girl's Assault


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The following announcement was submitted by Brandi Grayson, Executive Director of Urban Triage

Hello All, 

I'm sending this email as a personal invite to our Community Accountability Forum. The purpose of the forum is to provide space and opportunity to center Black families and youth voices relating to Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) restraint policies and individual education plans (IEPs). It is also an opportunity for our community to ask questions of MMSD staff and other experts on policies and procedures relating to the use of restraints and IEPs.

This forum was organized as a result of an 11-year-old Black girl being brutalized by an MMSD staff person in front of her class. Her hair was yanked out of her scalp and she was punched in the face. The incident started because she and another student sprayed Frebreeze in the classroom. 

In addition to the question and answer session, a breakout session will be included to provide the community with the opportunity to create actionable steps to support students who are the most vulnerable based on the information received from the experts on the panel.  

Food and childcare will be provided. If transportation is needed, or if you would like additional information or have any questions or concerns, please contact me at bgrayson74@gmail.com. I also invite you to forward this announcement to your network(s).  

Thank you for your time and consideration.

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