Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health and Safety Guide
ASERT has compiled resources for those with autism and those who care for people with autism relating to the current COVID-19 outbreak.
Category: Justice System
Navigating the Juvenile Justice System
The purpose of this guide is to help parents better understand the juvenile justice process, particularly how it works for a child with a disability. This guide will walk parents through each stage of the process, pointing out the places where the parent’s input is especially important.
Read moreOffice for Civil Rights
Teaching, educating and investigating civil rights laws to identify discrimination or violation and take action to correct problems.
Read moreOlder Adults Protective Services
Elder abuse and crimes targeting older people and older people with disabilities are a real issue that come in many forms, including neglect, physical, financial, and sexual abuse. Learn how to stay safe and report suspected abusers.
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PA Gathering: Public Safety and Well-Being
This resource contains information from the second PA Gathering held on July 22, 2021. This contains resources that complement the discussion topic as well as a recording from the event.
Read morePA Health Law Project
PHLP is a nationally recognized expert and consultant on access to health care for low-income consumers, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.
Read morePA Online Voter Registration
Eligible voters in Pennsylvania now have the option of voting online through register.votesPA.com.
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Pat Down Searches – What to Expect Social Story
These social stories were created to describe the process of pat down searches and what to expect for individuals with autism.
Read morePeople with Intellectual Disability in the Criminal Justice System
People with intellectual, cognitive or developmental disabilities get involved as both victims and suspects/offenders more often than individuals without disabilities.
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Police Transport Social Story
This social story developed by ASERT shows what to expect when transported in a police car.
Read morePresentence Investigation
This resource provides an overview of presentence investigations and how professionals can support individuals during the process.
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