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Autism and Criminal Justice System
Posted: 2010-07-20 | Venue: Central London Conference Centre
Autism and the Criminal Justice System
The National Autistic Society (NAS) has organised this unique one-day conference to provide practical guidance for criminal justice professionals, to discuss best practice and learn key skills and techniques for working with people with autism.
Date: Tuesday, 5 October 2010
Location: Wellcome Collection Conference Centre, London
Why has the NAS organised this conference?
The Government’s Improving Health, Supporting Justice Delivery Plan, based on the recommendations made by The Bradley Report, sets out key objectives for ensuring that people with mental health problems and learning disabilities receive improved health and criminal justice support. Therefore, it is vital that the professionals working in the criminal justice system know how to recognise and interact appropriately with people with mental health problems and learning disabilities.
Autism (including Asperger syndrome) is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with, and relates to, other people. It is estimated that around 1 in 100 people in the UK has autism. Therefore, you or your colleagues are likely to come into regular contact with people with the condition, whether as victims, witnesses or offenders. However, autism is a hidden disability and it may not be immediately apparent that the person you have encountered has particular needs.
This key conference will provide you with the essential tools and techniques you need to identify and interact with people with autism.
The Rt. Hon. the Lord Bradley of Withington, author of the Bradley Report, will talk about how you can meet the objectives outlined in the Government’s Delivery Plan.
In addition, key speakers from the Crown Prosecution Service, the Police Forces and the Prison Reform Trust will provide you with vital information to ensure that you work to consistent standards and have the right information to hand to bring about better outcomes.
Key Presentations from:
• Rt. Hon. the Lord Bradley of Withington, Author of the Bradley Report
• Jenny Talbot, Prison Reform Trust
• Professor Glynis Murphy, The Tizard Centre, University of Kent
• Julian Huppert, Member of Parliament for Cambridge
• Dr Ekkehart Staufenberg, Consultant Forensic Neuropsychiatrist
• Sue Mulcahy, University of Liverpool
To find out more about the speakers, the programme and how to attend, view the full programme.
Brookdale Care is exhibiting at this conference as we understand that a significant number of young people and adults on the autistic spectrum, especially those with high functioning autism and asperger syndrome, become involved with the criminal justice system either as a victim or as a defendant. We feel that it is important that all members of the CJS have a higher level of understanding of autistic spectrums and the impact the condition may have on their behaviour and how they may present.