DEAF & CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESOURCES

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This page is designed for law enforcement, judges, corrections officers, detention workers, probation and parole officers, attorneys, social workers, rehabilitation counselors, psychologists, sign language interpreters, educators, Deaf advocates, Deaf and hard-of-hearing citizenry, and students of criminal justice and criminology, law, sign language interpreting, and Deaf studies.

The purpose of this page is to:
1. Promote education and awareness of the communication needs of Deaf and hard-of-hearing suspects, defendants, and offenders;
2. Provide guidance to administrators and criminal justice professionals on how to implement and comply with Americans with Disabilities (ADA) statutes;
3. Exchange research and information with university students, sign language interpreters, attorneys, and other interested parties.

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DISCLAIMER

I am not a lawyer; I do not disburse legal advice. If you have a legal question, please contact an attorney in your area who is familiar with deafness and hearing loss.

For a copy of the Legal Network Attorney Referral List, please contact:

Legal Network for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
P.O. Box 106
Olathe KS 66051

This list is available for informational purposes only and does not constitute any endorsement or guarantee whatsoever.

This page developed and maintained by Katrina Miller, Assistant Research Professor, University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

Most recent update: 2/11/2004.

USEFUL ADVOCACY LINKS

National Association of the Deaf Law Center
National Police Executive Research Forum
State Legislation for Sign Language Interpreters