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)