Trauma-Informed Care in the Criminal Justice System: Supporting the Emotional and Physical Wellness of Autistic Individuals

• By: Robyn Holt, MSW, MA The Arc of New Jersey
• April 4th, 2025
• court accommodations, criminal justice, law enforcement, mental health, misdiagnosis, police training, prison reform, sensory sensitivities, Spring 2025 Issue, trauma-informed care
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Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) face unique and complex challenges within the criminal justice system, largely due to environments and interactions that are often not suited to their sensory, communication, and emotional needs. A critical yet underexplored issue is the intersection...