How is Autism Misconstrued in the Criminal Process?
Overview
What should you be vigilant for while handling individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) from pretrial to post-sentencing?
Summary
There is little research related to ASD and sexual offending and the criminal process despite the increasing number of ASD individuals who are being charged with sex crimes.
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Reference
SOURCE RESEARCH
Something’s happening Here/but you don’t know what it is” How jurors (mis)construe autism in the criminal trial process
Perlin, M.L. & Cucolo, H.E. (2021). “Something’s happening Here/but you don’t know what it is” How jurors (mis)construe autism in the criminal trial process. University of Pittsburgh Law Review, 82, 585-623
Published: 2021
Jurisdiction: United States
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