ASDs and involvement in the criminal justice system
Organisation
The National Autistic Society
Author
The National Autistic Society
Detailed Description
A number of people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are involved in the Criminal Justice System (CJS) as either victims, witnesses or offenders.
There is no evidence of an association between ASD and criminal offending. In fact, due to the rigid way many people with ASD keep to rules and regulations, they are usually more law abiding than the general population. People with ASD are more at risk as victims of crime rather than as offenders.
Asperger Syndrome in Adolescence: Living with the Ups, the Downs and Things in Between
Organisation
Jessica Kingsley Publishing
Author
Holliday Willey, L
Detailed Description
Childhood and adult experiences of individuals with Asperger Syndrome (AS) are becoming increasingly well documented, yet the crucial formative teenage years have, so far, been neglected. Adolescence is a difficult time for any teenager, but when you have Asperger Syndrome this already emotionally complex time of life becomes all the more challenging. Reflecting the views of parents, professionals and those with AS themselves, this book tackles issues that are pertinent to all teenagers, such as sexuality, depression and friendship, as well as discussing topics like disclosure and therapeutic alternatives that are more specific to those with AS. This book aims to make the transition from child to adult as smooth as possible, and is an essential survival guide to adolescence.
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS Guidance for Strathclyde Police
Organisation
The Autism Resource Centre
Author
The Autism Resource Centre
Detailed Description
There is research to show that people with ASD are 7 times more likely to come into contact with Criminal Justice professionals than people not on the autism spectrum but there is no evidence which suggests people with ASD are any more likely to commit crime than other people. As a police officer you will come into contact with people on the spectrum, whether as witnesses, victims or perpetrators of crime, and it is highly important that you are able to deal with them effectively. A short training video is available on Strathclyde’s Police intranet.
