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Date: April 29, 2024 Mon
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Results for developmentally disabled
2 results foundAuthor: Sin, Chih Hoong Title: Disabled People's Experiences of Targeted Violence and Hostility Summary: This report draws on an extensive literature review, qualitative interviews with disabled people and stakeholder interviews to examine disabled people's experiences of targeted violence and hostility. The report examines the risk, prevalence and nature of targeted violence in the U.K. and hostility experienced by disabled people; the experiences of individuals; the impact on disabled people, family, carers and wider society, and issues of reporting, recording and redress. The wider policy implications are also outlined. Details: London: Equality and Human Rights Commission, 2009. 155p. Source: Research Report; 21 Year: 2009 Country: United Kingdom URL: Shelf Number: 118294 Keywords: Developmentally DisabledDisabilityHate CrimesPolice AdministrationPolice ReformPolicing (Colombia)Policing TrainingViolence |
Author: Hughes, Nathan Title: Nobody Made the Connection: The Prevalence of Neurodisability in Young People Who Offend Summary: Childhood neurodisability occurs when there is a compromise of the central or peripheral nervous system due to genetic, pre-birth or birth trauma, and/or injury or illness in childhood. This incorporates a wide range of specific neurodevelopmental disorders or conditions, with common symptoms including: muscle weakness; communication difficulties; cognitive delays; specific learning difficulties; emotional and behavioural problems; and a lack of inhibition regarding inappropriate behaviour. This report presents a review of published evidence in relation to the following research questions: • What is the prevalence of various neurodevelopmental disorders amongst young people within the youth justice system secure estate? • What are the key issues for policy and practice associated with these levels of prevalence? The report has several key audiences, from national government departments and bodies, to local strategic partnerships and agency leads, to practitioners working with young people with potential neurodevelopmental difficulties. Details: London: Office of the Children's Commissioner for England, 2012. 72p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed October 24, 2012 at: http://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/content/publications/content_633 Year: 2012 Country: United Kingdom URL: http://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/content/publications/content_633 Shelf Number: 126786 Keywords: Developmentally DisabledDisabilityJuvenile Offenders (U.K.)Neurological Disorders |