The Arc’s Justice Advocacy Guide
This guide provides an overview of how professionals can assist those with IDD who become caught up in the justice system as victims or suspects.
Pathways to Justice: Start the Conversation
/in Advocate, Chapter of The Arc, Criminal Justice Professionals, Family member, Law Enforcement/First Responders/Corrections, Legal Professionals, Nonprofit professionals, Victim Services ProfessionalsAll StatesCriminal justiceVideo/by The ArcOnly 4 minutes long, this video is a great conversation starter to use with local police departments, victim advocacy agencies, prosecutors’ and public defenders’ offices, and others to introduce the topic and explain why effective, ongoing training is needed.
Conversation Guide: https://thearc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/NCJD_VideoConvoGuide FINAL.pdf
How People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Benefit from the ACA
/in Advocate, Chapter of The Arc, Family member, Nonprofit professionals, Person with a disability, Service provider / DSPAll StatesHealth CareFact sheet/by The ArcLearn how the Affordable Care Act benefits people with IDD.
SSI: A Vital Part of Our Security System
/in Advocate, Chapter of The Arc, Family member, Nonprofit professionals, Person with a disability, Service provider / DSPAll StatesSocial securityFact sheet/by The ArcLearn more about how Supplemental Security Income benefits people with IDD.
Competency of Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in the Criminal Justice System: A Call to Action for the Criminal Justice Community
/in Advocate, Chapter of The Arc, Criminal Justice Professionals, Legal Professionals, Nonprofit professionalsAll StatesCriminal justiceReport/by The ArcThis paper examines the critical issue of competency, which arises in nearly every stage of a criminal case and explores both current challenges and promising practices.
Justice-Involved Youth With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Call to Action for the Juvenile Justice Community
/in Advocate, Chapter of The Arc, Criminal Justice Professionals, Law Enforcement/First Responders/Corrections, Legal Professionals, Nonprofit professionalsAll StatesAdvocacy, Criminal justiceReport/by The ArcThis paper examines the unique situation facing youth with IDD who become justice-involved and explores potential solutions.
Sex Offenders With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Call to Action for the Criminal Justice Community
/in Advocate, Chapter of The Arc, Criminal Justice Professionals, Law Enforcement/First Responders/Corrections, Legal Professionals, Nonprofit professionalsAll StatesAdvocacy, Criminal justiceReport/by The ArcThis paper examines the complicated issue of those with IDD being charged and convicted of sexual crimes and offers important guidance to criminal justice professionals.
Violence, Abuse, and Bullying Affecting People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Call to Action for the Criminal Justice Community
/in Advocate, Chapter of The Arc, Criminal Justice Professionals, Law Enforcement/First Responders/Corrections, Legal Professionals, Victim Services ProfessionalsAll StatesCriminal justiceReport/by The ArcThis paper guides criminal justice professionals in proactively identifying, engaging, and supporting crime victims with disabilities.
Pathways to Justice: Disability Response Teams
/in Advocate, Chapter of The Arc, Criminal Justice Professionals, Law Enforcement/First Responders/Corrections, Legal Professionals, Nonprofit professionals, Victim Services ProfessionalsAll StatesCriminal justiceFact sheet/by The ArcThis fact sheet provides an overview of Disability Response Teams (DRT) and how to create them.
Pathways to Justice: Get the Facts Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
/in Advocate, Chapter of The Arc, Family member, Law Enforcement/First Responders/Corrections, Legal Professionals, Nonprofit professionals, Service provider / DSP, Victim Services ProfessionalsAll StatesCriminal justiceFact sheet/by The ArcThis fact sheet provides an overview of autism, autism and the criminal justice system, and identification and communication tips for justice professionals.
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The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
