Search results for ‘Subject term:"learning disabilities"’ Sort:
Results 1 - 10 of 11
Out of the shadows: women with learning disabilities in contact with or on the edges of the criminal justice system
- Authors:
- HAMMOND Tracy, et al
- Publisher:
- Prison Reform Trust
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 48
- Place of publication:
- London
This report, collaboration between the Prison Reform Trust and KeyRing Living Support Networks, finds that women with learning disabilities are at risk of becoming drawn into the criminal justice system due to failures to recognise their disability and a lack of appropriate support. It draws on the experiences of 24 women with learning disabilities in contact with, or on the edges of, the criminal justice system; and practitioners working within criminal justice, social care, and women’s services. It also considers the legislative and policy frameworks that exist to help ensure women with learning disabilities get the support they need and which can help them avoid content with criminal justice services. In the research the women talked about their difficulties in accessing support when they needed it most, not understanding the implications of their behaviour and failure to comply with imposed sanctions; their histories as victims of violent and abusive behaviour; and enforced separation from their children. Other areas discussed included histories of drugs and addiction, access to housing The report makes ten recommendations to ensure that the needs of women with learning disabilities are recognised and met. (Edited publisher abstract)
Hate crime: public statement on prosecuting disability hate crime and other crimes against disabled people
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Crown Prosecution Service
- Publisher:
- Crown Prosecution Service
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 11
- Place of publication:
- London
A policy statement from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) which explains how they deal with and prosecute disability hate crime and other crimes against disabled people, and what support victims and witnesses can expect from the CPS. (Edited publisher abstract)
Victims of complacency?
- Authors:
- CALCRAFT Rebecca, KITSON Deborah
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 19.06.03, 2003, pp.38-40.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
A number of Labour initiatives have aimed to protect vulnerable adults from abuse. The authors review Labour's policies and legislative initiatives and assesses progress to date.
Why justice remains elusive for people with learning difficulties
- Author:
- REVANS Lauren
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 24.01.02, 2002, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The People of Criminal Evidence Act 1984 was intended to offer a better standard of justice to vulnerable adults. Discusses whether it has been fully implemented.
Diversion, a hidden hazard?
- Authors:
- CREAMER Anne, SIMPSON Murray
- Journal article citation:
- SCOLAG Journal, 277, November 2000, pp.8-10.
- Publisher:
- ScoLAG(Scottish Legal Action Group)
Discusses the policy of diverting people with learning difficulties from the formal criminal justice process unless it is not in the public interest to do so. This article looks at diversion policy, highlights some of the dilemmas it poses and asks whether it is always in the individuals best interest.
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.
Policy to protect
- Author:
- MAPP Sue
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 27.6.96, 1996, p.10.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The author reports on a policy for handling allegations of abuse involving people with learning difficulties which is the result of pioneering inter-agency co-operation in Manchester.
Online abuse and the experience of disabled people: first report of session 2017-19
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Parliament. House of Commons. Petitions Committee
- Publisher:
- House of Commons
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 88
- Place of publication:
- London
A report of an inquiry held by the Petitions Committee into the online abuse experienced by disabled people and the effectiveness of current law on online abuse. The inquiry aims to build on existing work by the UK Parliament into the regulation of social media and highlight the specific concerns of disabled people. The inquiry heard evidence of the extreme level of abuse that disabled people receive online, through social media, online games, web forums, and newspaper comments sections. It also heard that disabled people are often not consulted, or considered, when policy or practice are developed regarding internet safety. The inquiry finds that the law on online abuse is not fit for purpose and that the self-regulation of social media has failed disabled people. It makes recommendations focussing on the experiences of disabled people heard during the inquiry. (Edited publisher abstract)
Online abuse and the experience of disabled people: draft recommendations for consultation: first special report of session 2017-19
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Parliament. House of Commons. Petitions Committee
- Publisher:
- House of Commons
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 7
- Place of publication:
- London
A consultation report issued by the Petitions Select Committee providing draft recommendations for action, following their inquiry into the online abuse and the experience of disabled people. The inquiry was prompted by a petition by Katie Price, which called for a specific criminal offence to cover online abuse and a register of offenders. The Petitions Committee highlight that disabled people are failed at every stage in the development of digital policy and practice. They noted that Government and social media companies fail to consider disabled people when developing policy and practice; the law is insufficient in dealing with disability hate crime; and the online space has opened up new avenues for so-called "mate crime". The consultation covers 14 draft recommendations, including making incitement of disability hatred a specific crime and requiring social media companies to produce Easy Read privacy notices. The draft recommendations are based on conversations with and evidence from disabled people, disability advocacy groups, the police and social media companies. (Edited publisher abstract)
A critical review of current police training and policy for autism spectrum disorder
- Author:
- HEPWORTH Diana
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour, 8(4), 2017, pp.212-222.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to critically review the current police training and criminal justice policy regarding the treatment of suspects with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) during the initial stages of the criminal justice system (CJS), and provide potential policy reform and areas for further research. Design/methodology/approach: By reviewing extant literature, research and policy documents, this paper provides a critical review of the current policy and training for dealing with suspects with ASD in the current CJS in England and Wales for suspects with ASD. Findings: This paper proposes that current policy and police staff training is insufficient during all initial stages of the criminal justice process. Although there are emerging policies and schemes which are promising, they require further research and national participation. Policy reform and improved training is required to ensure minimal opportunities for miscarriages of justice to those individuals with ASD. Originality/value: This paper provides a chronological journey through the initial stages of the CJS in England and Wales for a suspect with ASD, and the challenges that they may face. Suggestions are made based on criminological and psychological research to remedy the potential opportunities for miscarriages of justice. (Publisher abstract)