Imprisonment of People with Intellectual Disability

Call for a Specialized Diversion Court

Authors

  • Tine Hansen-Turton Woods Services
  • Elizabeth Hayden Woods Services
  • Lori Plunkett Woods Community Homes at Brian's House
  • Scott Spreat

Keywords:

intellectual disability, prison, disability rights

Abstract

The overrepresentation of people with intellectual disability among the prison and jail populations is reviewed.  Possible reasons for this overrepresentation are discussed.  The development of a specialized intellectual disability/autism diversion court is suggested.

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Published

2021-04-28

How to Cite

Hansen-Turton, T., Hayden, E., Plunkett, L. ., & Spreat, S. . (2021). Imprisonment of People with Intellectual Disability: Call for a Specialized Diversion Court. Social Innovations Journal, 6. Retrieved from https://socialinnovationsjournal.com/index.php/sij/article/view/731