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Children and Young People with Neuro Disabilities in the Criminal Justice System

Fri 05 Jun 2015

The British Psychological Society (BPS) has released its position paper detailing the Society's views on children and young people with neuro-disabilities coming into contact with the criminal justice system.

The Issue

In the UK children and young people with neuro-disabilities are often failed by society and the criminal justice system. There is an over emphasis on costly incarceration and secure care facilities, and a lack of understanding of neuro-disabilities and their potential impact on young people. Assessments and interventions are poorly timed and have led to a system where children and young people are not properly screened for conditions until they enter a secure estate. By which time such young people are in a cycle of reoffending (see appendix 1).

Calls to Action

  1. Wider recognition and understanding of neuro-disabilities in children and young people across health, social, education and justice agencies.
  2. Earlier assessment and intervention of neuro-disabilities in children and young people before coming into contact with the criminal justice system.
  3. Screening for neuro-disabilities in children and young people at earlier stages within the criminal justice process.
  4. Adoption of neuro-disability assessments when developing offender management plans to ensure appropriate neuro-rehabilitation is provided.

 

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