Apologies for my delay in responding to your request, Dona:
For information (although this is UK not USA based) (and apologies for the terminology):
"Invisible Victims: Crime and Abuse Against People with Learning Disabilities" by Christopher Williams
April 1995, 160 pages, ISBN 1 85302 309 4 (paperback, costs £17.95pds stlg), Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 116 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9JB, Fax: 0171 837 2917
The marketing blurb reads:
"Invisible Victims outlines the range and nature of crimes against people with learning disabilities, and the way the law does - or should - relate to these crimes. It discusses the sources of victimisation and deals with prevention specifically from the perspective of learning disabilities, outlining:
* how to achieve redress for victims through the polic and courts
* methods for creating alternative means of redress to these usual channels
The concerns voiced in the book will also have relevance for other minority groups who are "invisible" to current crime research and policy development.
Intended as a basis for action, the book contains material and ideas for staff training and offers clear policy proposals. Contact addresses are given throughout, and the book is illustrated with victims' stories, press reports and relevant law extracts. The book will provoke discussion on the subject of crimes against people with learning disabilities among a variety of audiences".
THERE IS ALSO A PACK DESIGNED FOR USE BY AND WITH PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES:
CRACKING CRIME: A crime prevention learning pack for people with learning difficulties
By Karen Gyde, Lorna Henry and Christopher Williams
Published by Pavilion Publishing - at £23.50 pds stlg for self advocacy and service user groups, and at £76.37 for others (e.g. professionals).
PACK CONTENTS: VHS Video, "using the video" Workbook, "Coping with Crime" skills book. The Skills Book can be purchased separately.
Contact details: Pavilion Publishing, FREEPOST (BR458), 8 St. George's Place, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 4ZZ (no stamp required) or telephone 01273 623222 or fax 01273 625526.
Hope that's helpful.
E.
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