A Delaware County family is advocating for awareness and training after they say a family member with autism was handcuffed during an outburst of frustration at a Philadelphia circus.
Kevin Bradley, 31, has autism and is nonverbal but the joy a carnival brings him is palpable. Kevin's sister, Kylie Moreschi, who runs the non-profit Emmaus House that provides housing and services for adults with intellectual disabilities, described his love for carnivals as "one of his greatest joys in the world."
Moreschi said Kevin got upset when carnival staff had to close down his favorite ride due to high winds. Since he is non-verbal, he expressed his frustration differently. The video shows him sitting in the dirt, saying "sorry." A security officer can be heard saying, "just so you know he’s never allowed to come back here."
A spokesperson for Philadelphia Police tells FOX 29 there is yearly mandatory training which does often involve crisis intervention scenarios, along with optional CIT training. Police were already stationed at the carnival as part of security detail when they were asked to assist.
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