Deaf People in the Criminal Justice System
Debra Guthmann (Redaktør) Gabriel I. Lomas (Redaktør) Damara Goff Paris (Redaktør) Gabriel A. “Tony” Martin (Redaktør)
The legal system is complex, and without appropriate access, many injustices can occur. Deaf people in the criminal justice system are routinely denied sign language interpreters, videophone access, and other accommodations at each stage of the legal process. Les mer
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The contributors address issues such as accessibility needs; gaps regarding data collection and the need for more research; additional training for attorneys, court personnel, and prison staff; the need for more qualified sign language interpreters, including Certified Deaf Interpreters who provide services in court, prison, and juvenile facilities; substance use disorders; the school to prison nexus; and the need for advocacy. Students in training programs, researchers, attorneys, mental health professionals, sign language interpreters, family members, and advocates will be empowered by this much-needed resource to improve the experiences and outcomes for deaf people in the criminal justice system.
Detaljer
- Forlag
- Gallaudet University Press,U.S.
- Innbinding
- Innbundet
- Språk
- Engelsk
- Sider
- 354
- ISBN
- 9781944838812
- Utgivelsesår
- 2021
- Format
- 25 x 18 cm