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A Police Officer's Guide When In Contact With People Who Have Mental Retardation
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This concise, practical set of guidelines is designed to help police officers, sheriff's deputies and other law enforcement personnel interact fairly and appropriately with people with mental retardation who are either victims or perpetrators of crimes. Tips for distinguishing between mental retardation and mental illness are included. The guide also offers advice on protecting the Miranda rights of people with mental retardation during arrest and interview sessions. Suggestions for possible wordings of interview questions are given.
Type of Material: Brochure
Size/Length: 3-1/2 x 8 inches, 8 panels
Cost: Free download or $23.42 for 100 print copies
Format(s): Print document and Internet document
Recommended For: Criminal justice system personnel, domestic violence and disability advocates
Copyright: ©1996, The Arc
Available from: The Arc, 500 E. Border Street, Suite 300, Arlington, TX 76010
Phone: (817) 261-6003
TTY/TTD: (817) 277-0553
Web Site: www.thearcpub.com
Download From: 209.183.228.233/download/30-25.pdf
Note: Print copies can be ordered in bulk from The Arc web site store at www.thearcpub.com/merchant.
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