[HumanSer] service Animals & Involuntary Hospitalization

[Traci Jones]

Hi Marion,

This is Traci Carrano Jones, I am not sure if you remember me or not.  I
used to live in Virginia, but I have moved o Colorado.  Anyway, I have a
great deal o say on this issue.  I would, however, like to tell you rather
than type I all out.  The experience I bring to this issue is I have a BS
in psychology, a MA in Human Services, and a Ph. D, in Organizational
Leadership.  I have a certified peer support specialist credential, but
most importantly, I have lived experience with being detained and
involuntarily hospitalized many times.  I am also a guide dog handler.  I,
luckily, did no lose my sight until after my involuntary commitment, I have
been sable for years.  I sill have many strong feelings and ideas.  Please
reach out to me.

Sincerely,

Traci Carrano Jones
Rise Phoenix Rise, Inc., ED, Ph. D., CPFS.
303-775-1956

On Tue, Jan 25, 2022 at 9:56 AM Marion Gwizdala via HumanSer <
humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Dear All,
>
>
>
>                 Advocates for Service Animal Partners (ASAP) has been asked
> to develop model service animal policies concerning involuntary
> hospitalization for law enforcement agencies. I have my opinion; however,
> my
> opinion is irrelevant since I am not an attorney, a licensed mental health
> professional, a law enforcement officer, nor have ever been involuntarily
> hospitalized. My question concerns how you believe law enforcement officers
> who are detaining a disabled individual who has a service dog for
> involuntary hospitalization should deal with the dog. The policy so far is
> that anyone with a service dog who is taken into custody is given the
> option
> of either having a responsible person of their choice take possession of
> the
> dog or, if no such person can be identified, the individual is notified
> that
> the dog will be housed at the closest animal shelter, veterinarian, or
> animal boarding facility at the detainees cost. Service animals are
> generally allowed in hospital settings; however, the extenuating
> circumstances of the involuntary hospitalization may be outside the
> generally accepted practice the implementing regulations cover.
>
>
>
>                 If you respond, I would like to know your credentials, your
> experience with involuntary hospitalization, and your experience with
> service dogs. If you would rather reply to this message off-list, please
> send your message to
>
>
>
> Advocacy411 at gmail.com <mailto:Advocacy411 at gmail.com>
>
>
>
> For more information about Advocates for Service Animal Partners (ASAP),
> please visit our website
>
>
>
> ServiceAnimals.info
>
>
>
> With warm regards,
>
> Marion Gwizdala
>
>
>
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