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A fragile protection
- Author:
- WILLIAMS Christopher
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 27.10.94, 1994, pp.22-23.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
People with learning difficulties deserve the same treatment under the criminal justice system as everyone else. However, all too often they are treated as second class citizens. Looks at what is required to break down the barriers.
Sexual abuse of adults with learning difficulties: findings
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Place of publication:
- York
Sexual abuse of adults with learning difficulties is a significant problem which requires collaboration between agencies if it is to be properly recognised and responded to, according to a recent study across the South East Thames Regional Health Authority by Hilary Brown, Vicky Turk, and June Stein.
Review of health and social services for mentally disordered offenders and others requiring similar services: Vol.7; people with learning disabilities (mental handicap) or with autism; John Reed, Chair
- Authors:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health, GREAT BRITAIN. Home Office
- Publisher:
- HMSO/Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 197p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Revised edition of a report first issued in November 1992. The report considers in particular: offenders with learning disabilities, including those with mild to moderate disabilities; those offenders who require secure provision; children and adolescents who fall (or appear vulnerable to falling) into the above categories, including their transition to adult services; and offenders with autism. The report was approved by the Steering Committee on 23 July 1992 and first published for consultation in November 1992.
A regional mental impairment service
- Authors:
- CUMELLA Stuart, SANSOM David
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Handicap Research, 7(3), 1994, pp.257-272.
- Publisher:
- BIMH Publications
There is no consistent pattern of services in England for people with learning disability who offend or have severe anti-social behaviours. Looks at services in one English health region where the mental impairment service comprises two residential units on hospital sites. Recommends that priority be given to the development of local mental impairment services rather than new medium-secure assessment units.