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Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
|May 28, 2010
Summary
Disability workers can now communicate essential characteristics to law enforcement in various settings. This improved communication aims to enhance safety, security, and justice for individuals with disabilities.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Law Enforcement Training
- Disability Studies
Background:
- Historically, communication between disability workers and law officials regarding specific characteristics has been limited.
- The evolution from an initial list of eight traits to twenty traits signifies a growing understanding and need for detailed communication.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the expanded opportunities for disability workers to communicate critical information to law enforcement.
- To emphasize the positive impact of this enhanced communication on the safety and justice for individuals with disabilities.
Main Methods:
- The study identifies multiple interaction points between disability workers and law officials.
- These include investigations, police training, roll-call sessions, court testimonies, and community conferences.
Main Results:
- Disability workers have diverse avenues to engage with law enforcement regarding individuals' characteristics.
- The expansion of recognized traits provides a more comprehensive framework for understanding and support.
Conclusions:
- Increased and varied communication channels facilitate better understanding and support for individuals with disabilities within the justice system.
- The ultimate goal is to ensure greater safety, security, and justice for this population.
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