Legal problem types and severity for people with disability | Article
Key Finding 3 Legal problem types and severity for people with disability in Western Australia present a compelling case for customised support and services Individuals with disabilities often encounter a unique mix of legal problems, accentuated by disability-specific factors. These range from issues related to discrimination, healthcare, social services, and financial management to housing and […]
Intersectionality and legal problem severity | Article
Key Finding 1 Our study in Western Australia sheds light on the profound relationship between intersectionality and legal problem severity for individuals with disabilities (Kalico Consulting for the WA Collaborative Services Planning Group, 2017). Intersectionality, a concept originating from social sciences, particularly from the work of scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw in the late 1980s, refers to […]
Bennett Brook Disability Justice Centre | Article
A safe place for people with a disability who have been accused of breaking the law. It is like a home where they can stay securely. History The Bennett Brook Disability Justice Centre is a safe place for people with intellectual and cognitive disabilities who have been charged with an offence. It is run […]
What is a Disability Justice Centre?
Disability Justice Centres offer safe and secure housing options for individuals with mental impairments who have been charged with a crime or have been accused of breaking the law. Instead of going to jail with other people who have committed crimes, they can stay at the centre where they will be taken care of and […]
