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ArticleBMC medicine2024

Identification and support of autistic individuals within the UK Criminal Justice System: a practical approach based upon professional consensus with input from lived experience.

Emma Woodhouse, Jack Hollingdale, Lisa Davies, Zainab Al-Attar, Susan Young, Luke P Vinter, Kwaku Agyemang, Carla Bartlett, Colleen Berryessa, Eddie Chaplin and 11 more

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Article in BMC medicine, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

21 authors at 14 institutions in 5 countries.

Emma WoodhouseCompass Psychology Services Ltd, London, UK.
Jack HollingdaleCompass Psychology Services Ltd, London, UK.
Lisa DaviesExpert Psychological Services, Brighton, UK.
Zainab Al-AttarUniversity of Oxford, London, UK.
Susan YoungPsychology Services Limited, London, UK.
Luke P VinterDepartment of Criminology, University of Derby, Derby, UK.
Kwaku AgyemangBarnet, Enfield & Haringey NHS Trust, London, UK.
Carla BartlettTully Forensic Psychology Ltd, Nottingham, UK.
Colleen BerryessaSchool of Criminal Justice, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ, USA.
Eddie ChaplinLondon South Bank University, Institute of Health and Social Care, London, UK.
Quinton DeeleyInstitute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK.
Ian FreckeltonLaw Faculty and Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.
Felicity GerryLibertas Chambers, London, UK.
Gisli GudjonssonInstitute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK.
Katie MarasUniversity of Bath, Bath, UK.
Michelle MattisonUniversity of Chester, Chester, UK.
Jane McCarthyInstitute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK.
Richard MillsAT-Autism, London, UK.
Peter MischRoyal College of Psychiatrists, London, UK.
David MurphyBroadmoor Hospital, West London NHS Trust, London, UK.
Clare AllelySchool of Health and Society, University of Salford, Manchester, UK. C.S.Allely@salford.ac.uk.
King's College London · GBUniversity of Bath · GBBarnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust · GBLondon South Bank University · GBReykjavík University · ISRoyal College of Psychiatrists · GBRutgers, The State University of New Jersey · USThe University of Melbourne · AUUniversity of Chester · GBUniversity of Derby · GBUniversity of Lancashire · GBUniversity of Salford · GBVictorian Bar · AUWest London Mental Health NHS Trust · GB

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAutism spectrum disorder (hereafter referred to as autism) is characterised by difficulties with (i) social communication, social interaction, and (ii) restricted and repetitive interests and behaviours. Estimates of autism prevalence within the criminal justice system (CJS) vary considerably, but there is evidence to suggest that the condition can be missed or misidentified within this population. Autism has implications for an individual's journey through the CJS, from police questioning and engagement in court proceedings through to risk assessment, formulation, therapeutic approaches, engagement with support services, and long-term social and legal outcomes.

methodsThis consensus based on professional opinion with input from lived experience aims to provide general principles for consideration by United Kingdom (UK) CJS personnel when working with autistic individuals, focusing on autistic offenders and those suspected of offences. Principles may be transferable to countries beyond the UK. Multidisciplinary professionals and two service users were approached for their input to address the effective identification and support strategies for autistic individuals within the CJS.

resultsThe authors provide a consensus statement including recommendations on the general principles of effective identification, and support strategies for autistic individuals across different levels of the CJS.

conclusionGreater attention needs to be given to this population as they navigate the CJS.

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Autism Spectrum DisorderAutistic DisorderCommunicationCriminal LawHumansUnited KingdomAssessmentAutismCrimeCriminal justice system (CJS)ForensicsOffendingRiskSupport

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