Gaye T. Lansdell et al., "Neurodisability and the Criminal Justice System: Comparative and Therapeutic Responses" (Edward Elgar, 2021)
b'Neurodisability and the Criminal Justice System: Comparative and Therapeutic Responses\\xa0(Edward Elgar Publishing, 2021) delves into an under-researched and\\xa0little understood but extremely pertinent issue in law; the prevalence of neurodisability within criminal justice systems. Considering the challenges faced by both juveniles and adults with neuorodisabilities\\xa0who come into contact with the criminal justice system, a host of interdisciplinary\\xa0international scholars examine the issue from multiple perspectives; from that of lawyers, magistrates, and through the lens of therapeutic and legal analysis, this contribution\\xa0offers suggestions for reform of both legislation and practice. The book makes the case that criminal justice systems lack the accommodations required both within the institution\\xa0and the community to adequately support those with neurodisabilities who come into contact with the criminal justice system.\\xa0\\nIn this conversation, with one of the co-editors of the book, Anna Eriksson, we cover a broad range of ground - from the ways in which resources could be reallocated to better address issues of community safety, to how better with neurodisabilities may be better supported in a practical basis to bring more just, equitable and humane outcomes. This is an important book for criminal lawyers, policy makers, criminologists and members of the public\\xa0who wish to understand and\\xa0challenge the barriers that people with neurodisabilities face, not just as a result of the criminal justice system but on a day-to-day basis.\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\nGaye T. Lansdell\\xa0is an Associate Professor in The Faculty of Law\\xa0at Monash University.\\xa0\\nBernadette J Saunders\\xa0is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at Monash University.\\xa0\\nAnna Eriksson\\xa0is an Associate Professor in Criminology at Monash University.\\xa0\\nJane Richards\\xa0is a doctoral student at the University of Hong Kong. You can find her on twitter where she follows all things related to human rights and Hong Kong politics @JaneRichardsHK\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices\\nSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/law'