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RTC: Hughes: JournArt: Law enforcement's response to crime reporting by persons with disabilities

Center:

MT-University of Montana Rural Institute, UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2012

Contact Information:

Product Description:

One hundred and thirty three US law enforcement departments completed a survey about protocols used to serve crime victims with disabilities, such as asking about and providing accommodations and recording disability and accommodation information. Most departments did not have these protocols and service and community based barriers were indicated. Cross-training and co-advocacy between law enforcement and disability agencies were supported. Two recommendations are offered: provide disability awareness training to law enforcement and ask all victims if they need accommodation and supports. Finally, systematic use of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) definition of disability is also recommended.

Keyword(s):

law enforcement, victims with disabilities, accommodations, cross-training

Product/Publication Type(s):

Peer-reviewed publications in scholarly journals Published/In Press

Target Audience:

Professionals, Policymakers

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To Obtain Copies (URL or Email):

http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15614263.2011.596713

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