Intellectual Disability and the Criminal Justice System Solutions Through Collaboration edition by William B Packard PhD Politics Social Sciences eBooks
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This book discusses the plight of individuals with low or marginal intelligence who become involved in the criminal justice system. They appear no different than anyone else but they are much different – more prone to being exploited and frequently manipulated to engage in uncharacteristic, illicit acts without fully understanding the implications. Their better judgment is overshadowed by their need to be accepted as normal and achieve a sense of belonging.
These individuals are usually the first to be stopped and questioned by police and they are often arrested simply for being in the wrong place (or with the wrong people) at the wrong time. Without their disability recognized, police treat them as anyone else, not affording them special protections and accommodations as guaranteed by law. They often self-incriminate when being interrogated,or worse, confess to a crime they haven’t even committed. And they do this without truly understanding their legal rights.
The criminal justice system has been ill-prepared to handle the sudden inundation of challenging cases. These defendants are lost in a system they don’t understand and one that certainly does not understand them, which partially explains the high conviction rate and frequent travesties of justice.
The book discusses these problems but more importantly, it provides readers alternative solutions, diversion strategies that can be enacted
at every point of encounter, preventing entry or further penetration into the “system”. Building on years of firsthand experience, the author provides a useful guide for others working in the field, using many case illustrations, and specific steps to help communities develop a jail diversion program that is right for them
Intellectual Disability and the Criminal Justice System Solutions Through Collaboration edition by William B Packard PhD Politics Social Sciences eBooks
I was very excited to hear about this book and am even more excited now that I have read it. Having worked in the field of forensic psychology for many years, this is the first book I have read that adequately addresses both the reasons why disabled individuals offend and the problems that are likely to occur as a result. But what I found even most exciting was the author’s full explanation and description of numerous alternative ways to handle such situations ensuring both offender and system remain accountable without there being legal complications. The author presents these alternative responses in a clear and concise way, giving numerous examples to demonstrate how the process can be realistically and successfully applied. He also lists the specific steps to take when forming a community collaborative as well as a comprehensive list of resources and internet links. I totally recommend this book.Product details
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I was very excited to hear about this book and am even more excited now that I have read it. Having worked in the field of forensic psychology for many years, this is the first book I have read that adequately addresses both the reasons why disabled individuals offend and the problems that are likely to occur as a result. But what I found even most exciting was the author’s full explanation and description of numerous alternative ways to handle such situations ensuring both offender and system remain accountable without there being legal complications. The author presents these alternative responses in a clear and concise way, giving numerous examples to demonstrate how the process can be realistically and successfully applied. He also lists the specific steps to take when forming a community collaborative as well as a comprehensive list of resources and internet links. I totally recommend this book.
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