Prison is even worse when you have a disability like autism
Originally published November 2, 2020 by Marshall Project
At least 25 states have correctional systems that use substandard screening tools for intellectual and developmental disabilities, according to several mental health and legal experts interviewed by journalists with the nonprofit Marshall Project. Five other state systems do not screen for intellectual or developmental disabilities, including Delaware. If prison administrators are unaware of an inmate’s disability, the inmate can be at increased risk of assault or sexual exploitation, errors in medical care and denial of legal and educational opportunities.
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