Category: Position Statement
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Punishing and Shaming Individuals Is Ineffective for Social Change and Often Backfires
A position statement about why the (over) individualization of harm and an (over) reliance on individual punishment and related behavior change approaches is not only ineffective for advancing social change, but it also leads to resentment, disengagement, and in worse cases, significant opposition and radicalization. Read more.
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In Opposition to the Psychiatrization of Ethics, Morality, and Justice
A position statement in opposition to what I would describe as a hostile takeover of ethics, morality, and justice by the professional disciplines of Western psychology, therapy, and social work. Read more.
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On Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence
A position statement on the environmental, ethical, and labor market concerns associated with artificial intelligence and the need for aggressive regulation to prevent its social and environmental costs and maximize its benefits. Read more.
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On Noncarceral Approaches to Responding to Harm and Preventing Violence
A position statement about responding to harm and violence by supporting victims and survivors materially and preventing harm and violence at the community, structural, and societal levels rather than relying on ineffective punishment-based approaches. Read more.
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Palestine and the Military Industrial Complex
A position statement about how the genocide in Palestine remains an urgent public health emergency and a critical issue of disability rights and disability rights that concerns all engaged in these fields/disciplines. Read more.
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On Purity Politics and Tolerance for Disagreement
A position statement about how purity politics and a lack of tolerance for differences in views, language, and approaches within communities is a major deterrent to social change and moving forward collectively. Read more.
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On Mutual Aid and Health Systems
A position statement about how mutual aid is an extremely important practice but is not a pragmatic or complete substitute for a well-functioning health care system or equitable health policy. Read more.
