A workshop for all those supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, and other communication support needs
Tuesday August 22nd & 29th 9.30 – 12.30 – to book a place click here – http://bitly.ws/KiUE
Tuesday September 12th & 19th 9.30 – 12.30 – to book a place click here – http://bitly.ws/KiWK
- Do you support someone at risk of arrest?
- Do you need to know how you can help people with communication needs in the justice system?
People with learning disabilities, autism and other communication support needs are at increased risk of coming into conflict with the Law and once in custody are hugely disadvantaged in the justice system. Support staff have an important role in helping to reduce the impact of these disadvantages.
- Do you know how many people in prison have learning disabilities or autism?
- Did you know that bail conditions are not in easy read?
- Do you know what you can do to support someone if they are going to court?
Learning outcomes
- Better understanding of challenges people face in the justice system and the importance of fair and equal access to justice
- Introduction to underlying causes of offending and justice system processes
- Increased awareness of the role for support staff in supporting people with the justice system, and preventing offending
Workshop description
The workshop is divided into 2 x 3 hour sessions both of which must be attended.
The workshops are small (8-10 people), and currently being delivered online, via Zoom. The workshop is highly interactive with small group activities, discussions, quizzes and video.
Spaces are currently available for the following dates (please note each session is delivered on consecutive Tuesdays, so you must be able to attend both.
The workshops are small (8-10 people), and currently being delivered online, via Zoom. It is divided into 2 x 3 hour sessions, both of which must be attended. The workshop is highly interactive with small group activities, discussions, quizzes and video.
Book your place now
Spaces are currently available for the following dates (please note each session is delivered on consecutive Tuesdays, so you must be able to attend both.
Tuesday August 22nd & 29th 9.30 – 12.30 – to book a place click here – http://bitly.ws/KiUE
Tuesday September 12th & 19th 9.30 – 12.30 – to book a place click here – http://bitly.ws/KiWK
The work of SOLD is informed by the members of our user group, each of whom has learning disabilities and/or autism, and lived experience of the justice system. The workshop includes pre-recorded video content of members speaking about their lived experience.
The cost is £125 per person.
Who should attend?
The workshop is designed for all frontline care staff supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and others with communication support needs in any setting.
The workshop is not designed for criminal justice specialists or those working in forensic services.
Workshop Preparation
Ahead of the workshop we strongly recommend that you read the Practice Guide for support staff: people with communication support needs in the Scottish Criminal Justice System here:
You may also want to have a look at the video below, showing someone with learning disabilities talking about his experience of the journey from arrest to court. It is an insightful summary of the issues faced by people with communication support needs in the justice system in Scotland.
For more information please contact Diane Eaton – diane.eaton@arcuk.org.uk
