Originally published at Shadowproof. A lawsuit filed yesterday in Kentucky challenges the handcuffing of schoolchildren, especially those with disabilities, as a way of dealing with behavioral problems. The American Civil Liberties Union, the Children’s Law Center, and Dinsmore & Shohl allege an eight year-old boy (S.R.) and a nine
Kentucky Deputy Sheriff Sued For Handcuffing Disabled Children, Abusing Girl With ‘Pain Compliance’
“You know you’re … going to behave the way you’re supposed to or you suffer the consequences. It’s your decision to behave this way. If you want the handcuffs off, you’re going to have to behave and ask me nicely … Sit backdown … Ask nicely … Look at me … It’s up to you if you want them off or not.”