Law Enforcement Response to People with Developmental Disabilities: Steps for Deflection or Pre-Arrest Diversion

2023

Author

Academic Training to Inform Police Responses

Description

This multi-page guide provides insights into the developmental disability community, offers suggestions for successful interactions with people with developmental disabilities, and outlines options for safe and effective deflection and pre-arrest diversion when people with developmental disabilities encounter law enforcement and may be experiencing a crisis or need services.

Topic Area

Disability Response

Type

Brief

Publisher

Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)