{"product_id":"autism-spectrum-disorder-developmental-disabilities-and-the-criminal-justice-system-breaking-the-cycle-paperback","title":"Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Disabilities, and the Criminal Justice System: Breaking the Cycle - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNick Dubin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor autistic people who find themselves facing a criminal charge, understanding how the features of autism may have contributed to their behaviour can be vital context for their defence. In this insightful book, Nick Dubin explores how and why autistic people get caught up in the criminal justice system. He delves into what steps can be taken to prevent autistic people committing crimes and what should be done to ensure their fair and appropriate treatment if they are charged with a crime. It covers everything from prevention to the aftermath of sentencing, including available counselling and therapy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNick's personal experience and meticulous research shows that criminal justice can be an oppressive system that misunderstands and stigmatizes autistic people, especially low-risk individuals and those with less criminal responsibility.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNick Dubin\u003c\/b\u003e was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome in 2004. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Oakland University, a Master's Degree in Learning Disabilities from the University of Detroit Mercy, and a Specialist Degree in Psychology and Psy.D. from the Michigan School of Professional Psychology. He has authored many books on autism spectrum disorders including \u003ci\u003eAsperger Syndrome and Anxiety\u003c\/i\u003e, also published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. He also has personal experience of the CJS. Nick lives in a suburb of Detroit, Michigan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.51 x 9.09 x 6.05 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 21, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47476603224242,"sku":"9781787753617","price":43.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/95f1d97cc7106dcc6f6bf6e9775259f9.webp?v=1779185942","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/autism-spectrum-disorder-developmental-disabilities-and-the-criminal-justice-system-breaking-the-cycle-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}