Supporting Individuals with IDD Involved in the Criminal Justice System

Course Code: REL-IDD-0-SIIDDICJS

Hours: 0.75

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027

Learning Objectives:
Recall the different types of involvement that people with IDD have with the criminal justice system.
Identify the steps in the criminal justice process.
Describe strategies to advocate for people with IDD who come into contact with the criminal justice system.

Outline:
Section 1: Disability in the Criminal Justice System

Meet Jackson

Identifying the Problem

People with IDD in the Criminal Justice System

People with IDD as Victims and Suspects

People with IDD as Offenders

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 2: The Criminal Justice Process

The Criminal Justice System

Steps in the Criminal Proceedings Process

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 3: DSPs and The Criminal Justice System

The Role of DSPs

Strategies for Advocacy and Support

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

Resources

References

Subject Matter Expert: Jessica Edwards, BS, QIDP

Jessica is a SME Writer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the Health and Human Services vertical, in the content area of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Jessica received her Bachelor of Science in Health Science, with a concentration in Disability Studies and Human Development, from Stony Brook University. She has over eight years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as a direct support professional, case manager, and qualified professional. Her experiences and coursework over the years have allowed her to develop a strong knowledge of person-centered planning and care, community resources, and service delivery.

Reviewer: Kimberly Cobb, MS

Mrs. Cobb is a Lead SME Writer/Trainer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the content areas of public safety and behavioral health. Mrs. Cobb is also the onboarding trainer for new staff joining the Relias Content Department. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies and a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice. She has over 25 years of experience working in criminal and juvenile justice. Her work includes direct service, research, publication development, and training and technical assistance development and delivery.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Support Professionals; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.