In this webinar, speaker Peggie Webb, Manager, Forensic & Behavioral Health Services at San Diego Regional Center, will discuss:
- How people with developmental disabilities are at risk of encounters with the justice system
- What to do and what not to do when interacting with police
- What to do if your family member is arrested and charged with a crime
- What steps to expect from the justice system
In this webinar, Dr. Nora Baladerian, licensed clinical psychologist, discusses:
- The Do's and Don'ts of having sex
- Different kinds of sexuality
- Possible outcomes of having sex
- When, where and with whom it's OK to have sex
In this webinar, Marian Williams, PhD, Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the USC UCEDD and Program Area Lead in Early Childhood Mental Health Programs, and Co-Director
of Interdisciplinary Training discussed:
- A project to increase access to early screening and intervention for youn children in underserved communities
- Why screening is critical; what is screened
- Red flags for autism spectrum disorder
- What services are recommended for young children with developmental concerns
- How we can keep children from falling through the cracks
In this webinar, speaker Ibrahim “Bebo” Saab, Esq., Clients’ Rights Advocate with the Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy (OCRA) will discuss:
- What In-Home Supportive Services is
- Who is eligible
- The kinds of services that are available
- Who can provide the services
- How to apply for IHSS
In this webinar, Sandy Magaña, PhD, Professor of Disability and Human Development at the University of Illinois at Chicago, will discuss:
- Research on the mental and physical health of caregivers, including that of Latinos and African Americans
- Recognizing the importance of caring for yourself as a caregiver
- Recognizing signs of stress and depression
- Including others in caregiving
- Setting health goals for yourself
In this webinar, Evelyn Abouhassan, Esquire, the Senior Legislative Advocate at Disability Rights California, discusses:
- The steps to a bill becoming law
- The power of telling your story to representatives about your needs
- How you can make your voice heard
In this webinar, Christofer Arroyo, an advocate with the State Council on Developmental Disabilities in the Los Angeles office, will discuss:
- What a Person-Centered Plan is
- Why it is part of Self-Determination
- How it can be used with IPPs and IEPs now
- Who develops it
- How it is developed
- How it is used to plan the individual’s services
In this webinar, Katie Hornberger, disability rights attorney and the Director of the Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy (OCRA) at Disability Rights California, will talk about:
* Regional centers’ requirement that you access your private insurance for certain services,
* What to do if your insurer denies coverage for an autism-related service
* Co-insurance, co-payments, and deductibles
In this webinar, speaker Lillibeth Navarro, Executive Director and Founder of CALIF (Communities Actively Living Independent and Free), will discuss:
- What an ILC is, and what services are available
- What “independent living” means when you have a disability
- Forward-thinking ideas about disability & services
- How contributions from people with disabilities can change the future
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- The Do's and Don'ts of having sex
- Different kinds of sexuality
- Possible outcomes of having sex
- When, where and with whom it's OK to have sex
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of Interdisciplinary Training discussed:
- A project to increase access to early screening and intervention for youn children in underserved communities
- Why screening is critical; what is screened
- Red flags for autism spectrum disorder
- What services are recommended for young children with developmental concerns
- How we can keep children from falling through the cracks
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- What In-Home Supportive Services is
- Who is eligible
- The kinds of services that are available
- Who can provide the services
- How to apply for IHSS
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- Research on the mental and physical health of caregivers, including that of Latinos and African Americans
- Recognizing the importance of caring for yourself as a caregiver
- Recognizing signs of stress and depression
- Including others in caregiving
- Setting health goals for yourself
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- The steps to a bill becoming law
- The power of telling your story to representatives about your needs
- How you can make your voice heard
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- What a Person-Centered Plan is
- Why it is part of Self-Determination
- How it can be used with IPPs and IEPs now
- Who develops it
- How it is developed
- How it is used to plan the individual’s services
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* Regional centers’ requirement that you access your private insurance for certain services,
* What to do if your insurer denies coverage for an autism-related service
* Co-insurance, co-payments, and deductibles
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- What an ILC is, and what services are available
- What “independent living” means when you have a disability
- Forward-thinking ideas about disability & services
- How contributions from people with disabilities can change the future
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- Different housing options
- Subsidized housing
- SSI benefits / ABLE Act
- Statewide Housing Plan
- Sources of help / advocacy
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- How the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) differs from the Workforce Investment Act (WIA).
- What it means for people with disabilities who want to work, including a focus on youth who are preparing to work.
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• SB 614, the Peer Certification bill.
• Peer certification accreditation for parents, family members, consumers & youth with lived experience in the mental health, alcohol/drug abuse, foster care, juvenile justice & special education systems.
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- The evolution of the sibling relationship across the lifespan and generations
- Collective Family Empowerment and the importance of future planning
- The changing landscape of disability programs and services with siblings as professionals, advocates, and caregivers
- The sibling movement and how you can support siblings
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* What is the ABLE Act?
* Is the ABLE Act for everybody?
* How will I know if it’s right for me?
* What can ABLE funds be used for?
* How do I sign up?
* When will it start?
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- What Employment First is and is not
- About some of the benefits of working
- About the California Employment Consortium for Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (CECY)
- What things you can do if you want to work
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- What services are available in schools
- Who provides the services
- Accommodations and modifications
- Strategies for developing an I.E.P. that meets the student’s unique needs
- How to be an effective advocate
In this webinar, Roberta Newton, manager of the Los Angeles Office of the State Council on Developmental Disabilities speaks about:
> The importance of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Home & Community Based Services (HCBS) for people with developmental disabilities and their families.
> What changes are coming to HCBS and and how people with developmental disabilities will be affected.
> How to prepare for and participate in the development of new HCBS regulations.
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- How it differs from No Child Left Behind
- How E.S.S.A. addresses students with disabilities
- I.E.P. considerations in light of E.S.S.A.
- What E.S.S.A. says about postsecondary education and employment
- How to find out status of E.S.S.A. in your state
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• What is the goal of the study?
• What interventions are being tested?
• Who are involved in this study?
• What are the results to date?
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- Different housing options
- Subsidized housing
- SSI benefits / ABLE Act
- Statewide Housing Plan
- Sources of help / advocacy
In this webinar, Bill Moore, Deputy Director of the Vocational Rehabilitation Employment Division, and Kelly Hargreaves, Chief Counsel of Legal Affairs, both at the California Department of Rehabilitation, discussed:
- How the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) differs from the Workforce Investment Act (WIA).
- What it means for people with disabilities who want to work, including a focus on youth who are preparing to work.
In this webinar, Michaele Beebe, Director of Public Policy and Research at United Advocates for Children and Families will discuss:
• What certification entails.
• SB 614, the Peer Certification bill.
• Peer certification accreditation for parents, family members, consumers & youth with lived experience in the mental health, alcohol/drug abuse, foster care, juvenile justice & special education systems.
In this webinar, speaker Shea Tanis, PhD, past-chair of the National Sibling Leadership Network, co-founder of Colorado Sibling Leadership Network Chapter - Sibling Tree, and Associate Director of the Coleman Institute for Cognitive Disabilities at the University of Colorado, discusses:
- The evolution of the sibling relationship across the lifespan and generations
- Collective Family Empowerment and the importance of future planning
- The changing landscape of disability programs and services with siblings as professionals, advocates, and caregivers
- The sibling movement and how you can support siblings
In this webinar, Marty Ford, Senior Executive Officer of Public Policy with The Arc of the United States, discusses:
* What is the ABLE Act?
* Is the ABLE Act for everybody?
* How will I know if it’s right for me?
* What can ABLE funds be used for?
* How do I sign up?
* When will it start?
In this webinar, Dr. Olivia Raynor and Kecia Weller discuss:
- What Employment First is and is not
- About some of the benefits of working
- About the California Employment Consortium for Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (CECY)
- What things you can do if you want to work
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- What services are available in schools
- Who provides the services
- Accommodations and modifications
- Strategies for developing an I.E.P. that meets the student’s unique needs
- How to be an effective advocate
In this webinar, Roberta Newton, manager of the Los Angeles Office of the State Council on Developmental Disabilities speaks about:
> The importance of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Home & Community Based Services (HCBS) for people with developmental disabilities and their families.
> What changes are coming to HCBS and and how people with developmental disabilities will be affected.
> How to prepare for and participate in the development of new HCBS regulations.
California’s Approach for Implementing the Federal Fostering Connections to Success Ac by Lindsay Elliott from
5.8 Ending Homelessness for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care at the 2014 National Conference on Ending Family and Youth Homelessness.
Despite Allegheny County’s rich array of services to prevent and address homelessness, approximately 240 young people, ages 18 through 24, are living on the street, in abandoned buildings, and in shelters. Designed to inform local leaders, this report places the local issue within a national context and provides information about local services available to these youth and ways in which our region might improve its systems to prevent chronic homelessness and better support youth while they are experiencing a housing crisis.
In this webinar, speaker Candis Bowles, Managing Attorney at Disability Rights California, Los Angeles Regional Office, discusses:
- What is E.S.S.A.?
- How it differs from No Child Left Behind
- How E.S.S.A. addresses students with disabilities
- I.E.P. considerations in light of E.S.S.A.
- What E.S.S.A. says about postsecondary education and employment
- How to find out status of E.S.S.A. in your state
In this webinar, Fred R. McFarlane, PhD, Professor Emeritus and Co-Director of the Interwork Institute at San Diego State University, and Joe Xavier, Director of the California Department of Rehabilitation, will discuss:
• What is CaPROMISE?
• What is the goal of the study?
• What interventions are being tested?
• Who are involved in this study?
• What are the results to date?
In this webinar, Fran Goldfarb and Debbie
Sarmento, CDC’s Act Early Ambassadors to
California, discussed:
- How the program helps in early identification of developmental delays.
- The free tools available to track milestones.
- Your role in tracking children’s development
In this webinar, Debra Hart, Director of Education & Transition at the Institute for Community Inclusion at the University of Massachusetts, Boston and Sylvia Dorsey-Robinson, Vice President of Student Services at West Hills College Lemoore, did:
• Give an update on the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), and its impact on students with intellectual disabilitites.
• Talk about the Student Success Support Program (SSSP), including how it enables access and equity to California's community colleges.
In this webinar, Kevin Schaefer, Assistant Director of Special Programs at WestEd's Center for Prevention and Early Intervention, addresses the following topics:
- What is Common Core and why was it adopted?
- How does it relate to Special Education?
- How does it affect my child's IEP?
- What kinds of accommodations can be written into the IEP in order to help my child succeed with Common Core?
In this webinar, Bruce Harrell, Community Program
Specialist in the Los Angeles Regional Office
of the State Council on Developmental Disabilities discusses:
- What Self-Determination is
- How it works
- How to decide if it is right for you
- How to enroll
- When it starts
En este seminario web, Bertha Sanchez-Hayden, abogada y directora de proyectos de familia de Bet Tzedek discute:
- Tutela
- Apoderamiento legal duradero
- Tomar decisiones acerca de educacion, finanzas y cuidado medico
- Derechos y responsabilidades
In this webinar, Wesley Witherspoon, Consumer Advocate at the U.S.C. U.C.E.D.D., discusses:
- different types of crime
- tips for staying safe at home
- tips for staying safe when out in the community
- tips for staying safe when riding the bus
In this presentation, Wesley Witherspoon, USC UCEDD's Consumer Advocate talks about:
- The importance of voting
- How to learn about candidates and issues
- How to vote
This presentation describes how the criminal justice system inadequately supports Texans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who are victims, suspects, and/or witnesses of a crime. This lack of support can result in unfavorable and/or unjust outcomes and a Texas that is less safe for all. In addition, the presentation highlights the prevalence of sexual assault against people with IDD and barriers people with IDD who are sexual assault victims face in achieving justice within the Texas criminal justice system. Recommendations for addressing these issues are also presented.
This presentation was provided as testimony during a Texas House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee hearing on May 23, 2018. The presentation was delivered jointly by Ashley Ford, Public Policy & Communications Specialist for the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities and Kyle Piccola, Chief Government & Community Relations Officer for The Arc of Texas.
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Slides from a webinar featuring California self-advocates Molly Kennedy and Kecia Weller. They are joined by Teresa Favuzzi, Executive Director of the CA Foundation for Independent Living Centers. The team shares ways all of us can make a difference in our communities. Let’s learn more to prevent more. Together we can curb this epidemic!
In 2020, the Ministry of Home Affairs established a committee led by Prof. (Dr.) Ranbir Singh, former Vice Chancellor of National Law University (NLU), Delhi. This committee was tasked with reviewing the three codes of criminal law. The primary objective of the committee was to propose comprehensive reforms to the country’s criminal laws in a manner that is both principled and effective.
The committee’s focus was on ensuring the safety and security of individuals, communities, and the nation as a whole. Throughout its deliberations, the committee aimed to uphold constitutional values such as justice, dignity, and the intrinsic value of each individual. Their goal was to recommend amendments to the criminal laws that align with these values and priorities.
Subsequently, in February, the committee successfully submitted its recommendations regarding amendments to the criminal law. These recommendations are intended to serve as a foundation for enhancing the current legal framework, promoting safety and security, and upholding the constitutional principles of justice, dignity, and the inherent worth of every individual.
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INTRODUCTION
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Winding up, also known as liquidation, refers to the legal and financial process of dissolving a company. It involves ceasing operations, selling assets, settling debts, and ultimately removing the company from the official business registry.
Here's a breakdown of the key aspects of winding up:
Reasons for Winding Up:
Insolvency: This is the most common reason, where the company cannot pay its debts. Creditors may initiate a compulsory winding up to recover their dues.
Voluntary Closure: The owners may decide to close the company due to reasons like reaching business goals, facing losses, or merging with another company.
Deadlock: If shareholders or directors cannot agree on how to run the company, a court may order a winding up.
Types of Winding Up:
Voluntary Winding Up: This is initiated by the company's shareholders through a resolution passed by a majority vote. There are two main types:
Members' Voluntary Winding Up: The company is solvent (has enough assets to pay off its debts) and shareholders will receive any remaining assets after debts are settled.
Creditors' Voluntary Winding Up: The company is insolvent and creditors will be prioritized in receiving payment from the sale of assets.
Compulsory Winding Up: This is initiated by a court order, typically at the request of creditors, government agencies, or even by the company itself if it's insolvent.
Process of Winding Up:
Appointment of Liquidator: A qualified professional is appointed to oversee the winding-up process. They are responsible for selling assets, paying off debts, and distributing any remaining funds.
Cease Trading: The company stops its regular business operations.
Notification of Creditors: Creditors are informed about the winding up and invited to submit their claims.
Sale of Assets: The company's assets are sold to generate cash to pay off creditors.
Payment of Debts: Creditors are paid according to a set order of priority, with secured creditors receiving payment before unsecured creditors.
Distribution to Shareholders: If there are any remaining funds after all debts are settled, they are distributed to shareholders according to their ownership stake.
Dissolution: Once all claims are settled and distributions made, the company is officially dissolved and removed from the business register.
Impact of Winding Up:
Employees: Employees will likely lose their jobs during the winding-up process.
Creditors: Creditors may not recover their debts in full, especially if the company is insolvent.
Shareholders: Shareholders may not receive any payout if the company's debts exceed its assets.
Winding up is a complex legal and financial process that can have significant consequences for all parties involved. It's important to seek professional legal and financial advice when considering winding up a company.
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Webinar: Navigating the Criminal Justice System for People with I/DD
1. Welcome to the U.S.C. UCEDD Webinar Series
for Individuals with Disabilities & Parents
funded by grant #90DD0695 from
the Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (A.I.D.D.)
Administration on Community Living
October 27, 2016
2. Your Moderator
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Susan Kanegawa
U.S.C. UCEDD Family Support Coordinator
skanegawa@chla.usc.edu
www.uscucedd.org
The USC University Center of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at Children’s Hospital
Los Angeles (U.S.C. UCEDD) is one of 68 UCEDDs funded to promote systemic change,
advocacy, and capacity building in states on behalf of individuals with, or at risk for,
developmental, behavioral and/or special health care needs, and their families.
The U.S.C. UCEDD Webinar series is designed to educate the community about current policy
issues which impact the lives of people we serve and their families. Our primary audience is
individuals with special needs and their families. At this time, our webinars are in English only.
We are exploring methods to make this series available in other languages in the future.
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3. Structure and Logistics
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Take notes Type your questions
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4. Poll:
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5. Navigating the
Criminal Justice System
For People with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Peggie Webb, M.A.
Manager, Forensic and Behavioral Health Services at San Diego Regional Center
October 27, 2016
The views and opinions expressed in this presentation are the speaker’s own and do not necessarily reflect
the views and opinions of the U.S.C. UCEDD or C.H.L.A.
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6. About Peggie Webb, M.A.
Peggie Webb is the Manager of Forensic and
Behavioral Health Services at San Diego
Regional Center. She has 35 years’ experience
in social work with persons who have
developmental disabilities, including those with
co-occurring psychiatric and substance use
disorders. She is a board member of NADD
(National Association for the Dually Diagnosed).
The San Diego Regional Center (S.D.R.C.) is a service of San Diego-Imperial Counties
Developmental Services Inc. S.D.R.C. is a focal point in the community for information and
services for persons with developmental disabilities living in San Diego and Imperial
Counties, California.
S.D.R.C. is a private, non-profit 501 c(3) organization that contracts with the state of California to provide the services
outlined in the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act. It is one of 21 regional centers in California.
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7. How people
with D.D.
are at risk
Interacting
with police
What to do if
detained,
arrested or
charged
What to
expect from
justice
system
Overview of the Webinar
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I will discuss:
• Some vulnerability factors for people with developmental disabilities that
may increase risk of encounters with the criminal justice system.
• Effective strategies for persons with I/D.D. when interacting with police
• What to do if detained and/or arrested
• What to do if arrested and charged with a crime
• Considerations for navigating the justice system
• Resources
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How people
with D.D.
are at risk
Interacting
with police
What to do if
detained,
arrested or
charged
What to
expect from
justice
system
How people with developmental
disabilities are at risk of encounters
with the criminal justice system
9. The Issue*
1. Most individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities
are law-abiding citizens.
2. While intellectual disabilities occur in 3% of population,
estimates tell us 4.9% of the criminal-offending population
have a developmental disability.
This means 3 times as many people with D.D. find
themselves involved in the criminal justice system
than people without D.D.
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10. Risk Factors
• Expressive Communication for persons with I/D.D. may be
unique, making interactions with others/strangers more
complex and often, more time-consuming
• Receptive Communication may be atypical, requiring different
ways for the other party to frame their own questions or
responses.
• The uninformed listener (i.e. law enforcement) may not
realize that either of the above may dramatically affect the
conversation/outcome.
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11. Other Risk Factors
• Emotional Dysregulation:
If the person has a co-occurring psychiatric or substance-use
disorder (or both), they may have trouble keeping their
emotions in check, or may have poor impulse control.
• Impairments in executive functioning
• Stress Vulnerability Model
• National Core Indicators Data
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12. Other Risk Factors:
Socio-Economic Status
Individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities are often
on a fixed income (S.S.I.) or receiving lower-paying wages.
• May affect where they live
• May have increased exposure to violence
• May have increased interactions with law enforcement
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How people
with D.D.
are at risk
Interacting
with police
What to do if
detained,
arrested or
charged
What to
expect from
justice
system
What to do and what not do when
interacting with police
14. Police
• Police have a mission: “Protect and Serve”
• They are often called into unknown circumstances requiring
QUICK assessment and possible INTERVENTION for safety
• How you can help the police and help yourself
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15. Some Examples of When to Call 911
• I am feeling I may harm myself or someone else.
• I am feeling that someone near me may harm me or
someone else.
• I am feeling that I need emergency medical care due to my
mental health.
• I am feeling that I need emergency medical care due to a
physical injury or physical pain I do not understand.
• I am feeling unsafe.
– Strange behavior nearby
– Violent behavior nearby
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16. Calling 911 or Emergency Dispatch
• Be calm
• Be patient
• If calling from a cell phone, try to have the address of where
you are calling from
• Identify yourself
• Ask the dispatcher for any
special instructions
• Tell them why are you calling
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17. What to Do
When Police Arrive on a Scene
• Remain calm
• Be patient
• Identify yourself
• If possible, identify a
known and trusted person to help you communicate
• Let the officers know what kind of help you need, if you
are the one who called them
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18. • Be prepared to answer questions—
sometimes the same questions, many
times, to different people
• Have hands free and visible
– No hands in pockets
– Don’t cross your arms
– No sudden movements
• If you have any weapons, tell the officer
immediately (knife, gun, sharp or heavy
objects )
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What to Do
When Police Arrive on a Scene
19. What NOT to Do
• Do not argue with the police
• Do not raise your voice – remain calm
• Do not run away
• Do not disobey an officer
• Do not lie to protect someone else – tell the truth
• Do not tell the officer what you think s/he wants to hear
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20. Consider Carrying I.D.
• Carry a wallet-sized card with you that contains important
information about you.
o NAME
o ADDRESS
o EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME
AND NUMBER(S)
o SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
(i.e. medications)
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21. 21
How people
with D.D.
are at risk
Interacting
with police
What to do if
detained,
arrested or
charged
What to
expect from
justice
system
What to do if arrested and
charged with a crime
22. What to Do If ‘Detained’
• Detention is NOT ARREST
• Police may detain (stop) you and may even handcuff you for
protection (yours and theirs) – this is NOT arrest―remain
calm
• Police may ‘pat you down‘ for safety
• Remain calm
• IDENTIFY YOURSELF
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23. What to Do If ‘Arrested ‘
• Arrest occurs if the officer thinks
there is a high probability that
you have been somehow
involved in a crime
• Remain calm
• IDENTIFY YOURSELF
• If arrested, you will be given
your Miranda Rights
• Ask for help
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24. What Happens Next
• If arrested and charged: You will be ‘booked’
• Booking means entering your personal information into a
system so that you can be identified by the corrections officers.
• You must now wait for ‘Arraignment’ – this may happen that
day, or you may need to wait overnight or over the weekend.
• Identify your needs
– Your disability
– Separated from others?
– Medication?
– Name of a known and trusted caregiver to help
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25. Information for Family & Caregivers
• You can tell if someone is in jail by using the internet and searching
for “who is in jail” and your county. See the Resources slide at the
end for a link to a site for Los Angeles County.
• You will be asked to enter the first and last name.
• If your loved one is in jail, the information will appear, including:
• Date arrested Location of the jail Bail?
• Charges Court date
• If the individual receives services from a regional center, there may
be a social worker on staff to provide support and information. Call
the RC’s general number or the service coordinator to inquire.
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26. 26
How people
with D.D.
are at risk
Interacting
with police
What to do if
detained,
arrested or
charged
What to
expect from
justice
system
What steps to expect from the
justice system
27. Court
• At or just before arraignment, you will be assigned a
public defender (a lawyer who is on your side to help you),
at no cost to you.
• Arraignment occurs before a judge in a courtroom with your
lawyer there to help you. This is where you will say whether
you are guilty or innocent of the
charges against you.
• Let your lawyer help you!
• The judge will then make a
decision about your case and
what you need to do next.
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28. If You Are a Juvenile
• If you are under the age of 18, you are technically considered
a juvenile by the criminal justice system.
• In most states, if you are arrested, a juvenile will be housed in
Juvenile Hall, not jail.
• Juvenile courts make a special effort to include the family and
provide support and referral to social services to assist the
individual in remaining a law-abiding citizen.
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29. Remember
• STAY CALM
• Be patient
• Identify yourself and any special needs
• Inform the police, jail, lawyer, or court of a known and trusted
family member, caregiver or social worker who can help them
help you.
• Your lawyer can help you – tell him/her the truth
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30. Be Proactive
• Moving to a new neighborhood? – meet the local police
• Working in a new location? – meet the police
• Going on vacation? – where is the nearest police station?
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31. Information for
Law Enforcement, Lawyers & Court
• What is a Developmental Disability?
• Who provides support for persons with Developmental
Disability in your area?
• What is their phone number?
• Make several copies of the Communication Tips on the
following slides
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32. Communication Tips for
Law Enforcement, Lawyers & Court
• Be Patient – a person with an I/D.D. may or may not
understand all you are saying. You might need to say it a few
times, different ways.
• Use Simple Words – Pause–don’t overload the person with
questions, complex sentences
• Use Gestures if needed to make the message more concrete.
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33. • Seek Help – Ask if the person has a family member or trusted
individual who can help communication in the situation.
• Beware of ’Yes’ing the Interviewer’ – watch for
understanding. Is the person giving you the answer they think
you want to hear?
• Use Visuals if necessary – a simple drawing may help make a
question or message clearer.
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More Communication Tips for
Law Enforcement, Lawyers & Court
35. Resources
• The ARC – National Center on Criminal Justice
http://www.thearc.org/NCCJD
• Violence and Socioeconomic Status
http://www.apa.org/pi/ses/resources/publications/factsheet-violence.pdf
• Difference between detention and arrest
http://criminal-law.freeadvice.com/criminal-
law/arrests_and_searches/arrest-detention.htm
• Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. Inmate Information Center (to see if a
loved one is in jail) https://app4.lasd.org/iic/iverifysearch.cfm
• Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Education and the
Juvenile Justice System CJJ Webinar Almazan and Smith Howard PPT.pdf
• Victims of Crime Resource Center
UOP Victims of Crime Resource Center.pdf
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enforcement and the criminal justice system, as it
relates to people with disabilities?
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