Law enforcement's response to crime reporting by people with disabilities

Mary Oschwald; Mary Ann Curry; Rosemary B. Hughes; Anne Arthur; Laurie E. Powers

doi:10.1080/15614263.2011.596713

Law enforcement's response to crime reporting by people with disabilities

Mary Oschwald, Mary Ann Curry, Rosemary B. Hughes, Anne Arthur, Laurie E. Powers

Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	527-542
Number of pages	16
Journal	Police Practice and Research
Volume	12
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/15614263.2011.596713
State	Published - Dec 2011

Keywords

accommodations
cross-training
law enforcement
victims with disabilities

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