Department of Sociological Studies, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK.
Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia.
Crim Behav Ment Health. 2022 Jun;32(3):197-211. doi: 10.1002/cbm.2239. Epub 2022 Aug 5.
Recent research has highlighted that a high prevalence of young adults who have various forms of neurodivergence come into contact with the criminal justice system. Currently, many courts are not designed to respond to neurological differences often seen in young people who engage with them. The aim of this study was to identify ways to make locality courts more accessible, engaging, and ultimately more responsive to neurodivergence. A panel of neurodivergence specialists reviewed the general district courtroom environment of a new specialised young adult list court in Aotearoa New Zealand to identify potential barriers to accessibility and to highlight areas for improvement. The methodology involved naturalistic observation of a typical morning in the courtroom. We identified a series of recommendations with the potential to improve the court experience and increase access to justice for neurodivergent young adults. This study identified specific need for neurodiversity education and screening within the court environment.
最近的研究强调，大量具有各种形式神经多样性的年轻人会接触到刑事司法系统。目前，许多法院的设计并未考虑到与他们接触的年轻人中常见的神经差异。本研究旨在确定使地方法院更具可及性、吸引力，并最终对神经多样性更具响应性的方法。一组神经多样性专家审查了新西兰奥特亚罗瓦一个新的专门青年名单法院的普通地区法庭环境，以确定无障碍性的潜在障碍，并突出需要改进的领域。该方法涉及对法庭内典型早晨的自然观察。我们提出了一系列建议，有可能改善法院的体验并为神经多样性的年轻成年人增加诉诸司法的机会。这项研究确定了在法院环境中进行神经多样性教育和筛查的具体需求。
