Working with neurodivergent people in contact with the criminal justice system
Year: 2025
Type: report
Abstract: In recent decades, policymakers have become increasingly aware that the inherent differences in how neurodivergent individuals engage with the world around them combined with the, arguably, neurotypical bias of the CJS can create barriers to fair and effective criminal proceedings. There is a well-established concern that neurodivergent people are both over-represented within and under-served by the CJS, experiencing poorer justice outcomes than their neurotypical counterparts.In this evidence review a number of members of the Neurodivergence in Criminal Justice Network (NICJN) look at:Embedding lived experience in the development of policy and practiceThe Youth Justice System (YJS) and Neurodivergent Children and Young People (ND-CYP)Neurodivergent suspects and Policing (including custody)Neurodivergence in Criminal CourtsPrison and Probation based Behavioural Change Programmes for Neurodivergent IndividualsGetting started: How organisations can make their service more friendly to neurodivergent people.
Authors: Renehan, Nicole, Day, Anne-Marie, Allely, Clare, Holloway-George, Chloe, Hough, Jennifer, Atkins, Kayleigh, Maras, Katie, Vinter, Luke, Rutter, Nikki, Smith, Tom
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7006802877
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