Advances in Diversion Court Models for Individuals with Intellectual Disability

Authors

  • Elizabeth Hayden Woods Services, Inc.
  • Tine Hansen-Turton

Keywords:

Diversion courts, treatment courts, overrepresentation, intellectual disabilities and criminal justice

Abstract

Diversion or treatment courts have a long track record of success in diverting people with mental health issues from prison into services, helping to prevent crises and violence. This opinion piece advocates for similar diversion programs that would support individuals with intellectual disabilities, who are overrepresented in the prison system, and applauds such a new service in Chester County, Pennsylvania, which is being launched to address this need.

Author Biographies

Elizabeth Hayden, Woods Services, Inc.

Strategy Development Director, Woods Services

Tine Hansen-Turton

President and CEO, Woods Services

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Published

2022-05-18

How to Cite

Hayden, E., & Hansen-Turton, T. (2022). Advances in Diversion Court Models for Individuals with Intellectual Disability. Social Innovations Journal, 13(3). Retrieved from https://socialinnovationsjournal.com/index.php/sij/article/view/3341

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Section

Complex Medical and Behavioral Needs Models and Impact of COVID