Info by David W. Oaks — last modified Jan 26, 2009 12:50 PM Filed Under: electroshock MindFreedom asked for the agency funded by taxpayers to be Ray’s “general guardian,” along with the church that owns the agency, to speak out about against forced electroshock. So far they have refused. Evangelical Lutheran Church in America [ELCA]…
Info Web Log dedicated to “No More Shock for Ray.” Ray Sandford is a Minnesota resident who has received dozens of involuntary electroshocks (electroconvulsive therapy or ECT) over his expressed wishes. This Web Log or Blog launched in January 2009 is to help keep up with developments in the campaign. Aug 10, 2009 Text of…
Info More information about Campaign to End Ray Sandford’s Forced Electroshocks Here you’ll find documents that can help provide background to have “no more shocks for Ray.” Letter from advocate Charlie McCarthy about Ray Sandford’s forced electroshock Long-time mental health rights advocate Charlie McCarthy criticizes the “best interest” approach of Ray Sandford’s general guardians, Lutheran…
Info Ray Sandford is a 55-year-old Minnesota citizen who was receiving ongoing involuntary outpatient electroshock. He was court-ordered to leave his home regularly to receive this human rights violation. Ray has WON! Here is your gateway to news and background on the MindFreedom campaign to support Ray Sandford of Minnesota. As Ray puts it, “No…
nt Actions Print this Local Minnesota television station WCCO reports on Ray Sandford’s challenge to his court ordered ECT. “Patient Tries To Stop Court-Ordered Shock Therapy” Date Published: Dec 16, 2008 01:00 AM Author: Darcy Pohland Source: WCCO For the full article, including video, please click here. Raymond Sandford, 54, was in Ramsey County District Court on Tuesday…
Even though today, 10 December 2008, is International Human Rights Day… Ray Sandford received another involuntary electroshock on an outpatient, maintenance basis. For a while there, Ray had his hopes up. On behalf of Ray we contacted Ray’s attorney Jon Duckstad and asked that a last-minute stay be obtained to stop today’s electroshock. Ray said…
Info [Updated 5 June 2010] Here are answers to frequently asked questions about the successful MindFreedom campaign to support Ray Sandford and end his involuntary outpatient electroshocks in Minnesota. FAQ Updated 5 June 2010 Every Day for Ray is Victory Day! Ray is a Minnesota resident who was regularly receiving “Involuntary Outpatient Maintenance Electroshock.” At…
About the Forced Drugging Defense Package The Forced Drugging Defense Package is a generic set of legal pleadings prepared by The Law Project for Psychiatric Rights (PsychRights) for the MindFreedom Shield Program. It is intended to be used and adapted by (1) individuals who are being either threatened with or actively subjected to the unwanted…
Info 16 Nov: Media ought to ask, “What is Governor Pawlenty’s position on Involuntary Outpatient Electroshock (IOE)?” Ray gets a reprieve. [Update: Now read comments from people to the Governor.] Ray Sandford is regularly given involuntary outpatient electroshock in Minnesota. Updates 18 November 2008 Click here to read some of the many comments to the…
Info 24 Nov: The next forced outpatient electroshock of Ray Sandford is scheduled for this Wednesday morning, 26 November 2008, the day before the USA holiday of Thanksgiving. Join an international campaign *NOW* to phone Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty today and tomorrow, before the shock: Ray Sandford is regularly given involuntary outpatient electroshock in Minnesota.…