Intellectual Disability and the Criminal Justice System: Solutions through Colla

Description: Intellectual Disability and the Criminal Justice System by William B. Packard Ph D. Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description This book discusses the plight of individuals with low or marginal intelligence who become involved in the criminal justice system. They appear no different than anyone else but they are much different - more prone to being exploited and frequently manipulated to engage in uncharacteristic, illicit acts without fully understanding the implications. Their better judgment is overshadowed by their need to be accepted as normal and achieve a sense of belonging. These individuals are usually the first to be stopped and questioned by police and they are often arrested simply for being in the wrong place (or with the wrong people) at the wrong time. Without their disability recognized, police treat them as anyone else, not affording them special protections and accommodations as guaranteed by law. They often self-incriminate when being interrogated, or worse, confess to a crime they havent even committed. And they do this without truly understanding their legal rights. The criminal justice system has been ill-prepared to handle the sudden inundation of challenging cases. These defendants are lost in a system they dont understand and one that certainly does not understand them, which partially explains the high conviction rate and frequent travesties of justice. The book discusses these problems but more importantly, it provides readers alternative solutions, diversion strategies that can be enacted at every point of encounter, preventing entry or further penetration into the "system". Building on years of firsthand experience, the author provides a useful guide for others working in the field, using many case illustrations, and specific steps to help communities develop a jail diversion program that is right for them Author Biography William Packard lives in Plymouth, Massachusetts with his wife Lola where he maintains a private practice and consults with area service providers. He is a licensed clinician holding a doctorate degree in psychoanalysis, a discipline he has successfully integrated with a cognitive behavioral approach. He has devoted a significant part of his thirty-five year career to the fields of intellectual disability and forensic mental health. Dr. Packard is one of the original founding members of the Community Crisis Intervention Team in Massachusetts where he continues to play an active role. He can be contacted through email: or Website: intellectualdisabilityandthecriminaljusticesystem.com Details ISBN 1489591389 ISBN-13 9781489591388 Title Intellectual Disability and the Criminal Justice System Author William B. Packard Ph D. Format Paperback Year 2013 Pages 672 Publisher Createspace Independent Publishing Platform GE_Item_ID:77040808; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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