learning disability

Irish Probation Journal paper examining “the impact of mental illness, learning difficulties, and speech and language difficulties on individuals subject to probation and within custodial environments”.

Keywords: mental health, learning disability

Traumatic brain injury in the prison population

[HMPPS (2019)]

A summary of evidence about traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the prison population, it’s effects and how to help people with TBI. Part of HMPPS’ Prison & Probation Evidence Resource.

Keywords: learning disability

Out of the Shadows: Women with learning disabilities…

[Prison Reform Trust (2019)]

The report considers women with learning difficulties in the contexts of legislative and policy frameworks, getting support, and criminal justice system responses, while also giving a voice to those women to talk about their experiences.

Keywords: female offenders, learning disability

Learning disabilities: supporting people in the criminal justice system

[Nursing Times (2019)]

Article setting out challenges for people with learning disabilities trying to access health services via the criminal justice system, including recommendations on improving practice.

Keywords: learning disability

Supporting people with a learning disability and/or autism who display behaviour that challenges

[NHS England (2015)]

Service model for commissioners of health & social care services – but includes principles relevant to frontline practitioners.

Keywords: learning disability, autism, neurodiversity