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Police Contact with People with an Intellectual Disability: The Independent Third Person Perspective
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Direct linkSpivak, B. L.; Thomas, S. D. M. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2013
Background: A number of jurisdictions have instituted legislation requiring an independent person to be present during police interviews with vulnerable people. In Victoria, Australia, a group of volunteers known as Independent Third Persons help to fulfil this role with people who present with cognitive impairment arising from their mental…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Police, Foreign Countries, Volunteers
Henshaw, M.; Thomas, S. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2012
Background: This study investigated the experiences and perceptions of operational members of Victoria Police in relation to their contacts with people with intellectual disability (ID). Key interests for exploration included how frequently and in what context police reported coming into contact with people with ID, how they made this…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Interdisciplinary Approach, Disability Identification, Training
Paton, C.; Flynn, A.; Shingleton-Smith, A.; McIntyre, S.; Bhaumik, S.; Rasmussen, J.; Hardy, S.; Barnes, T. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2011
Background: Antipsychotics are perceived to be over-used in the management of behavioural problems in people with an intellectual disability (ID). Published guidelines have set good practice standards for the use of these drugs for behavioural indications. We sought to identify the range of indications for which antipsychotic drugs are prescribed…
Descriptors: Standards, Severity (of Disability), Mental Retardation, Mental Disorders
Lin, E.; Balogh, R.; Cobigo, V.; Ouellette-Kuntz, H.; Wilton, A. S.; Lunsky, Y. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2013
Background: Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) experience high rates of physical and mental health problems; yet their health care is often inadequate. Information about their characteristics and health services needs is critical for planning efficient and equitable services. A logical source of such information is…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Developmental Disabilities, Disability Identification, Data Analysis
Felce, D.; Kerr, M. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2013
Background: Identification of possible personal indicators of risk for challenging behaviour has generally been through association in cross-sectional prevalence studies, but few analyses have controlled for intercorrelation between potential risk factors. The aim was to investigate the extent to which gender, age, presence of the triad of…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, At Risk Persons, Behavior Problems
Mirza, I.; Tareen, A.; Davidson, L. L.; Rahman, A. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2009
Background: Pakistan has one of the highest reported rates of childhood intellectual disabilities (ID) in the world. Prevalence estimates vary from 19.1/1000 for serious ID to 65/1000 for mild ID. Methods: We surveyed carers of persons with ID (n = 100) using quantitative and qualitative instruments. We conducted in-depth interviews of carers (n =…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Focus Groups, Caregivers, Home Management
van Schrojenstein Lantman-de Valk, H. M. J.; Wullink, M.; van den Akker, M.; van Heurn-Nijsten, E. W. A.; Metsemakers, J. F. M.; Dinant, G. J. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2006
Background: Current changes in care philosophy and diversity in care arrangements caused the need for a new estimate of the number of people with intellectual disability (ID), based on recent data. Previous estimates were based on client registrations, which was thought unreliable at this time. This manuscript studies the question how many people…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Incidence, Mental Retardation, Family Practice (Medicine)
