Law and neurodiversity : youth with Autism and the juvenile justice systems in Canada and the United States Cover Image

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Law and neurodiversity : youth with Autism and the juvenile justice systems in Canada and the United States / Dana Lee Baker, Laurie A. Drapela, and Whitney Littlefield.

Baker, Dana Lee, 1973- (Author). Drapela, Laurie A., 1967- (author.). Littlefield, Whitney, 1986- (author.).

Summary:

"Law and Neurodiversity" offers invaluable guidance on how autism research can inform juvenile justice policies in Canada and the United States. In Canada, the diversion of youth away from formal processing has fostered community-based strategies for serving those with autism. US policies rely more heavily on formal responses, often employing juvenile custody facilities. Building on a rigorous exploration of how assessment, rehabilitation, and community re-entry differ between the two countries, "Law and Neurodiversity" offers a much-needed comparative analysis of autism and juvenile justice policies on both sides of the forty-ninth parallel.

Record details

ISBN: 9780774861373 (paperback)
Physical Description: xiv, 231 pages ; 24 cm
Publisher: Vancouver ; UBC Press, [2020]
Copyright: ©2020

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Autism, disability policy, and the Juvenile Justice System in Canada and the United States -- Autism, delinquency, and juvenile rights -- Autism on trial -- This kid is different -- Zero tolerance for difference -- The social world of juvenile custody -- Transitioning beyond juvenile justice systems -- Looking forward.