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===[https://cmjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/CNUS-AppropriateLanguage.pdf The Center for NuLeadership on Urban Solutions]=== | ===[https://cmjcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/CNUS-AppropriateLanguage.pdf The Center for NuLeadership on Urban Solutions]=== | ||
*When we are not called mad dogs, animals, predators, offenders and other derogatory terms, we are referred to as inmates, convicts, prisoners and felons — all terms devoid of humanness which identify us as “things” rather than as people. | *When we are not called mad dogs, animals, predators, offenders and other derogatory terms, we are referred to as inmates, convicts, prisoners and felons — all terms devoid of humanness which identify us as “things” rather than as people. | ||
*In an effort to assist our transition from prison to our communities as responsible citizens and to create a more positive human image of ourselves, we are asking everyone to stop using these negative terms and to simply refer to us as '''PEOPLE'''. '''People''' currently or formerly incarcerated, '''PEOPLE''' on parole, '''PEOPLE''' recently released from prison, '''PEOPLE''' in prison, '''PEOPLE''' with criminal convictions, but '''PEOPLE'''. | *In an effort to assist our transition from prison to our communities as responsible citizens and to create a more positive human image of ourselves, we are asking everyone to stop using these negative terms and to simply refer to us as '''PEOPLE'''. '''People''' currently or formerly incarcerated, '''PEOPLE''' on parole, '''PEOPLE''' recently released from prison, '''PEOPLE''' in prison, '''PEOPLE''' with criminal convictions, but '''PEOPLE'''. | ||
===[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UNRXrgEUrxu60onoVL1l8d6HGo20AQXA Language Resources - Justice System]=== | |||
*Links to several documents | |||
===[https://www.obesityaction.org/action-through-advocacy/weight-bias/people-first-language/ Weight Bias People-First Language]=== | ===[https://www.obesityaction.org/action-through-advocacy/weight-bias/people-first-language/ Weight Bias People-First Language]=== | ||
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