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A crime is a crime whatever it is called
- Author:
- PERRY Joanna
- Journal article citation:
- Community Living, 16(3), 2003, pp.21-22.
- Publisher:
- Hexagon Publishing
Discusses how, when people with learning difficulties report crimes against them, the police don't always take them seriously. Looks at the confusion caused when different terms are used for the same offence such as hate crime also being called bullying.
Ensuring justice is done
- Author:
- HORROCKS Christiana
- Journal article citation:
- Community Living, 12(4), April 1999, p.20.
- Publisher:
- Hexagon Publishing
Outlines the work of VOICE UK which, in addition to providing a network of services for people with learning difficulties who have experienced crime or abuse, has taken a pioneering role in influencing policy and changing the justice system.
A fairer hearing?
- Author:
- HOLMAN Andrew
- Journal article citation:
- Community Living, 11(4), April 1998, pp.20-21.
- Publisher:
- Hexagon Publishing
Alun Michael the Minister of State for the Home Office, has promised to shake up the way people with learning difficulties are treated by the criminal justice system. At present only a tiny percentage of reported offences ever get to court. Asks whether the system will be changed to achieve a fairer balance for people with learning difficulties.
It's time to listen to victims of crime
- Author:
- ASPIS Simone
- Journal article citation:
- Community Living, 8(4), April 1995, pp.10-11.
- Publisher:
- Hexagon Publishing
Reports on the findings of research into crime and abuse against people with learning difficulties.