The pseudoscientific term “excited delirium” is not recognized by the American Medical Association, the American Psychiatric Association, or the World Health Organization.Yet, it continues to be used in cases where police use of force results in death, often in situations involving people of color.
PHR is committed to challenging this harmful practice by providing medical and legal expertise, advocating for policy changes, and bringing attention to the human rights abuses that result from it.
With your support, we can advance efforts to end the use of “excited delirium” as a justification for lethal force and support families seeking justice for loved ones who have died in police custody.
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