Prisons as Institutions: An Overview of Challenges Facing Prisoners with I/DD and Proposed Solutions Under the ADA and Other Disability Rights Laws (University of Minnesota Impact Magazine, 2017)

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Individuals with I/DD are dramatically over-represented in prisons and jails and face unique barriers. Powerful laws exist to protect them, but prisoners need accessible resources to assist them in advocating for their rights. This article explores recommendations to ensure equity for prisoners with I/DD.

Using the ADA’s ‘Integration Mandate’ to Disrupt Mass Incarceration (Denver Law Review, 2019)

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This document explores how advocates have used, and are beginning to use in new ways, the “integration mandate” of the Americans with Disabilities Act to advocate for the rights of individuals with disabilities to avoid unnecessary entanglement with the criminal justice system.

Abuse of Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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This brief report provides information on the abuse of children with I/DD, including statistics on the risk of abuse, how to identify abuse, and recommendations on preventing and reporting abuse.

The Arc’s Justice Advocacy Guide

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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

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Only 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

Transcript: https://thearc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Pathways%20to%20Justice%20Introduction%20Video%20TRANSCRIPT.pdf 

Sex Offenders With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Call to Action for the Criminal Justice Community

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This paper examines the complicated issue of those with I/DD being charged and convicted of sexual crimes and offers important guidance to criminal justice professionals.

People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Sexual Violence

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This brief report provides information on sexual assault or abuse of people with IDD, including statistics on sexual violence, the effects of sexual violence, and service options.

Justice-Involved Youth With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Call to Action for the Juvenile Justice Community

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This paper examines the unique situation facing youth with I/DD who become justice-involved and explores potential solutions.

Violence, Abuse, and Bullying Affecting People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Call to Action for the Criminal Justice Community

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This paper guides criminal justice professionals in proactively identifying, engaging, and supporting crime victims with disabilities.

Pathways to Justice: Disability Response Teams

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This fact sheet provides an overview of Disability Response Teams (DRT) and how to create them.