
Neurodiversity and the revolving door of crisis and crime
Revolving Doors on how neurodivergence affects people who are in repeat contact with the justice system for low-level offences, and how neurodivergence is a form of multiple disadvantage.
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Revolving Doors on how neurodivergence affects people who are in repeat contact with the justice system for low-level offences, and how neurodivergence is a form of multiple disadvantage.
New research on domestic violence and neurodiversity from Nicole Renehan & Kate Fitz-Gibbon
Anne-Marie Day gives neurodivergent children a voice to talk about their experiences in the youth justice system.
Transform Justice report questions whether criminal sanctions reduce violence against police and NHS staff.
Professor Amanda Kirby summarises the evidence base around neurodiversity and sets out key lessons for those working in youth justice.
A criminal justice joint inspection says better assessment, treatment and support could help break the cycle affecting too many neurodivergent people.