Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Disabilities, and the Criminal Justice System

Breaking the Cycle

Häftad, Engelska, 2021

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Beskrivning

For autistic people who find themselves facing a criminal charge, understanding how the features of autism may have contributed to their behaviour can be vital context for their defence. In this insightful book, Nick Dubin explores how and why autistic people get caught up in the criminal justice system. He delves into what steps can be taken to prevent autistic people committing crimes and what should be done to ensure their fair and appropriate treatment if they are charged with a crime. It covers everything from prevention to the aftermath of sentencing, including available counselling and therapy. Nick's personal experience and meticulous research shows that criminal justice can be an oppressive system that misunderstands and stigmatizes autistic people, especially low-risk individuals and those with less criminal responsibility.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2021-07-21
Mått:152 x 228 x 16 mm
Vikt:380 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:240
Förlag:Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN:9781787753617

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Nick Dubin was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome in 2004. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Oakland University, a Master's Degree in Learning Disabilities from the University of Detroit Mercy, and a Specialist Degree in Psychology and Psy.D. from the Michigan School of Professional Psychology. He has authored many books on autism spectrum disorders including 'Asperger Syndrome and Anxiety', also published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Nick lives in a suburb of Detroit, Michigan.

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Thoroughly researched and clearly written, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Disabilities and the Criminal Justice System explores in depth all aspects of the interface of the autism spectrum and the criminal justice system. Based upon both personal experiences and scholarly inquiries, this encyclopaedic book will be extremely helpful in selecting an attorney to defend a person on the spectrum facing criminal charges, finding the right experts to bolster the defense, and confronting the draconian sex offender registries. This book should be required reading for those grappling with and seeking to understand these extremely difficult and complicated issues. A monumental achievement.