The Criminal Justice System is very complex and many people with learning disabilities/autism, their families and professionals find it incomprehensible. We are sometimes contacted by people with learning disabilities and/or autism, their families and their professionals for help in understanding where they are in the system, and how to get help. We hope these guides will assist everyone in this situation and we welcome your feedback on the guides, including suggestions for how to improve them or add to them (email our assistant).
Information on the CJS
At The Police Station
What to expect if your son/daughter with a learning disability has been arrested.
In The Courtroom
What to expect if your son/daughter with a learning disability has to go to court.
In Prison
What to expect if your son/daughter with a learning disability has to go to prison
On Probation
What to expect if your son/daughter with a learning disability is on probation
Youth Offending Teams
How Youth Offending Teams can help if your son/daughter with a learning disability is involved in the criminal justice system
In Youth Custody
What to expect if your son/daughter with a learning disability has to go into youth custody
In The Youth Courtroom
What to expect if your son/daughter with a learning disability has to go to court
On Youth Probation
What to expect if your son/daughter with a learning disability is on youth probation
Liaison & Diversion Services
How Liaison and Diversion Services can help if your son/daughter with a learning disability is involved in the criminal justice system