... provision Criminals Disabilities Learning disabilities The community care movement led to the closure of the long‐stay institutions that accommodated large numbers of people with learning disabilities (LD) (Kingdon, 2005). Such policies were driven by underlying philosophies of normalisation...

... for a diagnosable learning disability, diversion to hospital under a Section of the Mental Health Act (2007) can be considered. Learning disability In‐reach Prisons Imprisonment for Public Protection Screening Young offenders KBIT‐2 Criminals The purpose of the sentence of Imprisonment...

... are, or are at risk of becoming, involved with the criminal justice system (CJS). The team aims to work with local services to support the person within the least restrictive setting (avoiding secure services where possible and where appropriate). Learning disabilities Offending Speech and language therapy...

... and delivery of programmes. Originality/value With the exception of the adapted sex offender treatment programme there have been few available interventions for offenders with a learning disability in the criminal justice system. This paper provides an overview of both the process of accreditation...