Library
This space is our collection of resource material related to the CRPD that survivors of psychiatry and allies can find useful in our advocacy. CHRUSP output and writings by CHRUSP spokespersons and collaborators are emphasized. There is overlap between the sections, so please browse all that apply.
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01
Advocacy and Scholarship
highlights key materials from the movement and allies: submissions to UN consultations, published and non-published papers, research, etc.
02
CRPD as International Law
explains the history of the CRPD and key interpretive documents, gives information about UN mechanisms and examples of our movement’s national advocacy
03
Reframing Madness
contains some of our movement’s resources for understanding madness and support needs from a survivor perspective.
04
Abolishing Forced Psychiatry
comprehensive materials from UN and other human rights mechanisms that support elimination of all psychiatric coercion, national law reforms, and advocacy and scholarship from our movement
05
Legal Capacity and Support
contains material on legal capacity and support emphasizing survivor perspective
06
Access to Justice
contains materials on the CRPD’s application to criminal law and procedure, restorative justice, and reparations.
07
Intersectional Oppressions
contains materials on women and psychiatric oppression, psychiatry and racial injustice, rights of older people
08
Equality and Participation
contains material on equality and non-discrimination, employment, and political participation – including consultation on law and policy
10
US CRPD Advocacy
contains advocacy work by CHRUSP and other organizations in the United States, where CHRUSP has its headquarters