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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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13-01-2023 | S.I. :First Responders and Autism

Creating the Global Criminal Justice Survey: A Questionnaire Designed to Gather Perspectives from the Autism Community and Criminal Justice Professionals

Auteurs: Abigail M. A. Love, Vicki Gibbs, Dylan Cooper, Teal W. Benevides, Melanie C. Mogavero, Icylee L. Basketbill, Lindsey L. Shea

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 4/2024

Abstract

Autistic people’s perceptions of their interactions with criminal justice professionals are predominantly negative; however, little is known about the state of interactions on a global scale. To further understanding, a comprehensive stakeholder questionnaire was created. Aspects of reliability and validity including evidence for test content and internal structure were gathered using expert reviews, cognitive interviewing, pilot data collection, and a larger data collection effort (N = 1618). Data was gathered from the autism community through perspectives of parents/caregivers as well as from self-reported autistic adults. Criminal justice professionals included law enforcement officers, corrections professionals, probation and parole officers, forensic psychologists and legal professionals. The scale development process was detailed in order to sufficiently document the initial psychometric evidence and share the steps taken to gain diverse stakeholder input. This study is a critical first step in generating further information to facilitate policy and program development with wide applicability.

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Titel: Creating the Global Criminal Justice Survey: A Questionnaire Designed to Gather Perspectives from the Autism Community and Criminal Justice Professionals
Auteurs: Abigail M. A. Love
Vicki Gibbs
Dylan Cooper
Teal W. Benevides
Melanie C. Mogavero
Icylee L. Basketbill
Lindsey L. Shea
Publicatiedatum: 13-01-2023
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 4/2024
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-022-05835-1

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