Providing forensic community services for people with learning disabilities

This paper reports on the first eight years of a community-based forensic team for people with learning disabilities. The authors give an overview of current research and government guidance regarding the prevalence, care pathway and treatment of people with learning disabilities who offend. The rol...

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Published in:Journal of intellectual disabilities and offending behaviour 2010-03, Vol.1 (1), p.58-63
Main Authors: Dinani, Shamim, Goodman, Wendy, Swift, Charlotte, Treasure, Teresa
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Community
Forensic
Intellectual disabilities
Learning disability
Treatment
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Summary:This paper reports on the first eight years of a community-based forensic team for people with learning disabilities. The authors give an overview of current research and government guidance regarding the prevalence, care pathway and treatment of people with learning disabilities who offend. The role and function of the community forensic team is described and an analysis of referrals to the service is given. The authors reflect on the frustrations as well as the achievements associated with providing this service.
ISSN:2042-0927
2050-8824
2042-8693
2050-8832
DOI:10.5042/jldob.2010.0179