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Category: Justice System
The Annual Equal Justice Conference
The Arc of New Jersey provides multiple slideshow and keynote speaker presentations on a number of topics from their Annual Equal Justice Conference on their website.
Read moreThe Juvenile Justice Process
There are many differences between the Juvenile Justice System and the Adult Criminal Justice System. This document shows the Juvenile Justice Process in PA.
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The Law Social Story, Parts 1-4
These social stories were created to describe the various aspects of the law and justice system to individuals with autism.
Read moreThe Pros and Cons of Sharing an Autism Spectrum Diagnosis with Police
Sharing a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a personal choice. This resource is to help autistic individuals decide if they should share their diagnosis with law enforcement. This resource was created with support and reviewed by individuals on the spectrum.
Read moreThe Special Needs Alliance
Special Needs Alliance is dedicated to serving individuals with disabilities and their families by connecting them with nearby attorneys whose focus is disability law.
Read moreTraffic Stop – What to Expect Social Story
These social stories were created by ASERT to describe the various aspects of a traffic stop and what to expect for individuals with autism.
Read moreUrinalysis Social Story
This resource developed by ASERT provides a visual explanation of what to expect if you have to give a urine sample as part of being on probation or parole. This resource is part of the larger collection of resources about the Justice System.
Read moreWhat Am I Telling You? Guide for Justice Professionals
This resource, created by ASERT, provides information for justice and child welfare professionals about different behaviors they may observe in individuals on the autism spectrum, how those behaviors may be misinterpreted, and what they may actually mean. This resource was created with support and reviewed by individuals on the spectrum.
Read moreWhat Teens Need to Know if They are Questioned by the Police
These tips from the PACER Center provide a brief summary of information for parents of children or teens with disabilities at risk for arrest by police at school or in the community.
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What to Do if You Get Pulled Over
This resource developed by ASERT helps individuals know what to do if they get pulled over by the police.
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