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FAHEY Megan wrote: > > Dear List Members > I am currently involved in some work in Australia which is looking at > establishing some diversionary options for adult offenders. The issues for > offenders/alleged offenders with disabilities (particularly those with an > intellectual disability) are quite specific. I am interested in any programs > in existence that you might know of or sources/journals/web sites etc that I > could investigate to get a sense of what happens overseas. > Kind Regards > Megan Fahey This request was recently made on a mental health list that I also subscribe to. The person making that request, Jennifer Pyke, is based in Toronto. Her contact information is: Jennifer Pyke CRCT, 120 Eglinton Ave.E, Suite 800, Toronto ON M4P 1E2. Fax (416) 482-5237. Her email address is [log in to unmask] I am a lawyer in Toronto working at a legal clinic dealing solely with disability rights issues and would be interested in what you find as well. Toronto does have a diversion program. Jennifer might be able to provide you with useful information. Hope this helps. Patti Bregman Staff Lawyer ARCH: A legal resource centre for persons with disabilities 40 Orchard View Blvd, Suite 255 Toronto, Ont. M4R 1B9 416-482-8255 416-482-1254 (TTY) 416-482-2981 (fax) %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%