This fact sheet describes state Protection and Advocacy (P&A) organizations and how they can potentially help a person with I/DD who is involved in the criminal justice system.
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.
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
This 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.
This paper examines the unique situation facing youth with I/DD who become justice-involved and explores potential solutions.
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.
This paper guides criminal justice professionals in proactively identifying, engaging, and supporting crime victims with disabilities.
This fact sheet provides an overview of Disability Response Teams (DRT) and how to create them.
This fact sheet provides an overview of FASD, FASD and the criminal justice system, and identification and communication tips for justice professionals.
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.
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