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Caught in the Web of the Criminal Justice System

Autism, Developmental Disabilities, and Sex Offenses
Buch | Softcover
352 Seiten
2017
Jessica Kingsley Publishers (Verlag)
978-1-78592-713-3 (ISBN)
CHF 87,25 inkl. MwSt
Arguing for reform in the judicial treatment of people convicted of sex offenses, this book examines how sentencing policies are based on emotion rather than research. Using the lens of harsh sex offense prosecutions of those with developmental disabilities, this book highlights the hysteria underlying our approach to sex offenses.
Increasing numbers of people with autism and other developmental disabilities are being convicted of sex offences, resulting in draconian and public punishment. Yet even when evidence shows that people with these conditions often pose little threat to society, or lack a core understanding as to why their actions break the law, the "sex offender legal regime" doesn't allow any room to take the disability into account.

This ground-breaking book offers a multi-disciplinary examination of how unjust sex offense laws trap vulnerable groups such as those with developmental disabilities. Drawing on research, empirical evidence and including case studies, experts from the fields of law, ethics, psychology and sociology explore what steps should be taken in order to ensure that laws are just and take into consideration factors such as the vulnerability of the perpetrators. Investigating the consequences caused by public hysteria over sex offenses, this book highlights the judicial failure to protect defendants with developmental disabilities in the context of the unjust and hyper-punishment of all those charged with sex offenses. Proposing a new way forward based on research and evidence-based sentencing for sex offenses, and elimination of the sex offender registry, this book offers an informed and compassionate view that is essential for all professionals working in this field.

Nick Dubin was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome in 2004. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Oakland University, a Master's Degree in Learning Disabilities from the University of Detroit Mercy, and a Specialist Degree in Psychology and Psy.D. from the Michigan School of Professional Psychology. He has authored many books on autism spectrum disorders including 'Asperger Syndrome and Anxiety', also published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Nick lives in a suburb of Detroit, Michigan. Tony Attwood, PhD, is a clinical psychologist from Brisbane, Australia, with over 30 years of experience with individuals with autism spectrum disorders. He is currently Adjunct Professor at Griffith University in Queensland.

Foreword by Alan Gershel, J.D., Former U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of Michigan, USA. Introduction. Mark Mahoney, J.D.. Introduction: Caught in the Web of the Criminal Justice System: Autism, Other Developmental Disabilities and Non-Contact Sex Offenses. Lawrence A. Dubin, Professor of Law, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, USA and Emily Horowitz, Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice, St. Francis College, Brooklyn, New York, USA. 1. A Father's Journey to Protect His Son: A Legal Perspective. Lawrence A. Dubin. 2. Child and Juvenile Pornography and ASD. Gary Mesibov, Licensed Psychologist, Professor Emeritus, University of North Carolina, USA. 3. Representing an Autism Spectrum Disorder Individual Charged with Possession of Internet Child Pornography: A Case Study. Kenneth M. Mogill, Criminal Defense Lawyer, Mogill, Posner & Cohen, USA. 4. Forensic Assessment of Individuals on the Autism Spectrum Charged with Child Pornography Violations. Dr Dennis P. Sugrue, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Michigan, USA. 5. Sex Offenses, Lies, and Politics: The Web of the Registry. Emily Horowitz. 6. Tilting at Windmills: The Misplaced War on Child Pornography Offenders. Mark H. Allenbaugh, Criminal Defense Lawyer, USA. 7. Egregious Flaws Discredit the Butner Redux Study: Effective Policies for Sentencing Federal Child Pornography Offenders Require Findings Based on Valid Research Principles. Richard Wollert, Mental Health, Law and Policy Institute, Simon Fraser University, Canada and Alexander Skelton, Department of Corrections, Wellington, New Zealand. 8. Accessors and Distributors of Child Pornography: Not Who You Think They Are. Fred S. Berlin, Sexual Behaviour and Consultations Unit, John Hopkins University, USA. 9. Collateral Damage of Sex Offender Management Policies for Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome and Their Family Members. Erin Comartin, Assistant Professor of Social Work, Wayne State University, USA. 10. An Alternative Universe: The Perspective of an Autistic Registrant. Nick Dubin, USA. 11. Navigating Judicial Responses for Those Caught in the Web. Catherine Carpenter, Professor of Law, Southwestern Law School, USA. 12. Asperger's Syndrome and Downloading Child Pornography: Why Criminal Punishment is Unjust and Ineffective. John Douard, Professor of Philosophy, University of New Jersey, USA and Pamela Schultz, Professor of Communication Studies, Department of Psychology and Communication, Alfred University, USA. Afterword. Tony Attwood.

Erscheinungsdatum
Co-Autor Gary Mesibov, Melissa Sreckovic
Vorwort Alan Gershel
Zusatzinfo None
Verlagsort London
Sprache englisch
Maße 150 x 228 mm
Gewicht 500 g
Themenwelt Sachbuch/Ratgeber Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie Partnerschaft / Sexualität
Medizin / Pharmazie Medizinische Fachgebiete Neurologie
Recht / Steuern Arbeits- / Sozialrecht Sozialrecht
Recht / Steuern EU / Internationales Recht
Recht / Steuern Strafrecht Strafverfahrensrecht
ISBN-10 1-78592-713-2 / 1785927132
ISBN-13 978-1-78592-713-3 / 9781785927133
Zustand Neuware
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