Diana
@dianahepworth
Criminology PhD student at Uni of Salford. Exploring Police perceptions, knowledge and attitudes of autism. Also likes plants and food. 🪴🌱🍰
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24-01-2011 20:21:33
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@SLTclare_ If we don't recognise the needs of people coming through the justice system, how can it adapt to meet them? And at these levels that adaption needs to be systematic. We often use this slide from Nathan Hughes, including 60-90% figure in relation to children & young people.
As Ministry of Justice publishes its draft #VictimsBill, it's a good opportunity to review how rarely learning disabled & autistic victims of crime see any "justice". Justice Committee is scrutinising the Bill this week Thread 🧵
[1/2] Last year, a CJJI report found that half of those entering prison could reasonably be expected to have some form of neurodivergent condition. It is positive to see Ministry of Justice making it a priority with the Neurodiversity Action Plan published today. gov.uk/government/pub…
We are looking for a Research Assistant to support the Neurodevelopmental Workstream Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS FT (HPFT) You will be joining a fantastic team of clinicians and researchers dedicated to improving care for people within our trust and beyond! beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/joba…