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Publication Date: 2019-Aug
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Law Enforcement Interactions: The Role of Communication Sciences and Disorders Professionals
Neave-DiToro, Dorothy; Fuse, Akiko; Bergen, Michael
Communication Disorders Quarterly, v40 n4 p250-256 Aug 2019
Issues related to law enforcement interactions with individuals with disabilities, communication impairments, and/or limited English language proficiency can have deleterious effects due to possible communication breakdowns. These populations are significantly more likely to be victims of a crime and are more likely to have interactions with law enforcement officers than those without disabilities. Difficulties may be encountered due to limited training and resources available to law enforcement and a lack of public awareness on the topic. This article calls upon professionals in communication sciences and disorders to raise awareness among the patients/clients and families they serve and calls on law enforcement to provide trainings, education, and exposure to various de-escalation techniques to support officers dealing with these vulnerable populations.
Descriptors: Law Enforcement, Disabilities, Communication Problems, Limited English Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, At Risk Persons, Victims of Crime, Communications, Laws, Civil Rights, Police, Training
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