[Centre for Justice Innovation (2024)]
How youth diversion does not work for many children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Keywords: diversion, neurodiversity
neurodiversity
Neurodivergence in Criminal Justice Network
Neurodivergence in Criminal Justice Network
[NICJN (2023)]
The NICJN brings together researchers, practitioners and people with lived experience interested in the challenges faced by neurodivergent people in contact with the criminal justice system.
Keywords: neurodiversity
Autism Visits
Autism Visits
[Hindley prison (2022)]
Ruth Mann Trophy submission: a programme of regular (monthly) visits specifically for families with children with autism.
Keywords: neurodiversity, families
Working with Autism Spectrum Condition Children
Working with Autism Spectrum Condition Children
[Youth Custody Service (2021)]
An effective practice briefing from the Youth Custody Service, on working with children with autism spectrum conditions.
Keywords: autism, neurodiversity, young people
Traumatic brain injury
Traumatic brain injury
[HMI Probation (2021)]
This report explores the prevalence of traumatic brain injury in people in the criminal justice system and its link to offending. [From HMI Probation’s Academic Insights].
Keywords: neurodiversity
Neurodiversity – a whole-child approach for youth justice
Neurodiversity – a whole-child approach for youth justice
[HMI Probation (2021)]
A summary of the evidence base around neurodiversity and the lessons for those working in youth justice. [From HMI Probation’s Academic Insights].
Keywords: young people, neurodiversity
Neurodiversity in the criminal justice system: A review of evidence
Neurodiversity in the criminal justice system: A review of evidence
[CJJI (2021)]
Report commissioned by the Lord Chancellor – includes some examples of good practice and recommendations for improvement.
Keywords: neurodiversity, autism, learning disability
National Autistic Society website
National Autistic Society website
[National Autistic Society (2022)]
Online guidance and information, including examples of good practice, around autism.
Keywords: autism, neurodiversity
Making visits autism friendly
Making visits autism friendly
[Maghaberry prison (2021)]
Ruth Mann Trophy Winner: special “autism friendly” visits, supervised by trained staff, for families with children with autism, together with “pre-visit guides” for children on what to expect, additional equipment in the crèche, and a “relaxation room” – including bubble lamps, toys and gadgets – to help provide a calming environment.
Keywords: neurodiversity, autism, visits, families
Identification and treatment of offenders with ADHD in the prison population
Identification and treatment of offenders with ADHD in the prison population
[BMC Psychiatry (2018)]
Guidance from the United Kingdom ADHD Partnership on the needs of prisoners with ADHD, their effective identification, treatment and multiagency liaison.
Keywords: ADHD, neurodiversity