Dear members of the #StopTheShock Coalition,

We invite you to lend your voice and support to our efforts in advocating for the passage of the Massachusetts Bill H.180, "An Act Regarding the Use of Aversive Therapy," by signing onto our letter of support. This legislation is a crucial step towards protecting the rights and well-being of vulnerable individuals in congregate care settings, including youth, persons with disabilities, and the elderly.

By signing onto the letter, you join a diverse coalition of organizations and individuals dedicated to ending institutional abuse, promoting disability rights, and advocating for a society that upholds human dignity. Your endorsement will help us demonstrate the widespread support for this important bill and strengthen our collective call for change.

Together, we can make a powerful statement against aversive therapy, physical abuse, and neglect in congregate care facilities. By signing onto the letter, you contribute to a movement that seeks to ensure the safety, respect, and quality care for all individuals in these settings.

To add your name to the letter of support, please follow the link [insert link here] and provide your name, organization (if applicable), and contact information. Your endorsement will be invaluable in our efforts to protect the rights of the most vulnerable members of our society.

Thank you for your commitment to this cause and for standing up against institutional abuse. Let us join forces and make a difference together.

Sincerely,

Chelsea Filer ICAPA Network - #STOPTHESHOCK Coalition

View: DRAFT of Sign On Letter - Please email logo to action@icapanetwork.org

View: Template for Individual Organizations

PLEASE NOTE! ALL SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE BY MAY 22, 2023