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Bashir Oliver, a non-verbal autistic young man, went missing from a state-licensed residential provider in Pennsylvania and was found later that day at Philadelphia International Airport with injuries to his face and body. The provider's own investigation has confirmed its neglect in writing. Eight months later, there has been no criminal investigation and no one has been held accountable.
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The ask
What the family is asking for
- 01An independent investigation of the provider.
- 02A review across the police agencies with jurisdiction at the airport.
Key facts
Reported missing at 5:52 AM from a state-licensed residential provider in Pennsylvania.
Found at Philadelphia International Airport with injuries to his face and body, treated at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
The provider's own investigation confirmed its neglect.
No criminal investigation, no cross-jurisdictional review, and no charges, despite the family's attempt to file.
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Bashir Oliver is a non-verbal autistic young man. In February, he went missing from a state-licensed residential provider in Pennsylvania and was found later that day at Philadelphia International Airport with injuries to his face and body. The provider has since confirmed its own neglect in writing. Eight months later, there has been no criminal investigation, and no one has been held accountable. His family is calling for an independent investigation of the provider and a review across the police agencies with jurisdiction at the airport. Follow @hebloomscampaign and share this post. Learn more at heblooms.org. #JusticeForBashir #HeBlooms #DisabilityJustice
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Bashir Oliver, a non-verbal autistic man, went missing from a state-licensed provider in Pennsylvania and was found injured at Philadelphia International Airport. The provider confirmed its neglect in writing. Eight months later, no one has been held accountable. heblooms.org #JusticeForBashir
When non-verbal autistic young people turn 21, they age out of the residential schools built to keep them safe. What comes next varies by state, and when someone disappears from licensed adult care, there is no system in place to investigate. Bashir Oliver went missing from a state-licensed residential provider in Pennsylvania in February and was found later that day at Philadelphia International Airport with injuries to his face and body. The provider has confirmed its own neglect in writing. Eight months later, there has been no criminal investigation. His family is calling for an independent investigation of the provider and a review across the police agencies with jurisdiction at the airport. We stand with them. Learn more: heblooms.org #JusticeForBashir #DisabilityRights
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Justice for Bashir Bashir Oliver, a non-verbal autistic young man, went missing from a state-licensed residential provider in Pennsylvania and was found later that day at Philadelphia International Airport with injuries to his face and body. The provider's own investigation has confirmed its neglect, yet eight months later there has been no criminal investigation. His family is calling for an independent investigation of the provider and a review across the police agencies with jurisdiction at the airport. Learn more and support the family at heblooms.org.
Tags and hashtags
- Instagram:
@hebloomscampaign - Bashir's mother, Jamila Raegan:
@jamilaraegan #JusticeForBashir#HeBlooms#ForTheLoveOfBabi
Links
- heblooms.org: his story and his art
- GoFundMe: gifts go to the family directly and are not tax-deductible
- Press release
Contact
- Press and partner inquiries: press@heblooms.org