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Public Hostage, Public Ransom: Ending Institutional America and Providing Another Way

February 27 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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Join the Keystone Institute, The Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, and the Western PA Disability History & Action Consortium for a thought-provoking discussion forum with Dr. William Bronston.

Dr. William Bronston, is the author of Public Hostage Public Ransom: Ending Institutional America. He will share his story of working at Willowbrook State School in Staten Island, NY, in the 1970’s, where 6,000 persons with disabilities were incarcerated under abusive conditions.

Public Hostage Public Ransom book coverA panel will respond to Dr. Bronston’s presentation, with an opportunity for audience questions as well.

Details

Date:
February 27
Time:
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Event Category:
Website:
https://eneuville.wufoo.com/forms/wow45e21m146ef/

Organizer

Keystone Human Services
Phone:
+1 717-232-7509
Email:
information@khs.org

Venue

Online via Zoom