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1 results foundAuthor: Cockram, Judith Title: Equal Justice? The Experiences and Needs of Repeat Offenders with Intellectual Disability in Western Australia Summary: This study aimed at enhancing the understanding of factors that contribute to re-offending by people with intellectual disability in Western Australia. The aims of the study were to: (1) examine both the individual experiences of repeat offenders with intellectual disabilitiy in Western Australia and the systemic context in which the experiences are located; (2) investigate the characteristics and factors that might influence re-offending; (3) identify the key issues that will need to be addressed to overcome the high rate of recidivism, including the gaps and barriers to the provision of more effective support; and (4) identify strategies or approahces that could be considered for developing effective responses to identified needs and issues. Details: Wembley, Western Australia: Acriv Foundation, 2005. 93p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed January 23, 2012 at: http://www.correctiveservices.wa.gov.au/_files/about-us/statistics-publications/students-researchers/equal-justice.pdf Year: 2005 Country: Australia URL: http://www.correctiveservices.wa.gov.au/_files/about-us/statistics-publications/students-researchers/equal-justice.pdf Shelf Number: 123740 Keywords: Intellectual Disabilities (Australia)Mental RetardationRe-OffendingRecidivism |