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Access all areas: A guide for community safety partnerships on working more effectively with disabled people
Research has shown that disabled people are more likely to become victims of crime and anti-social behaviour than non-disabled people. This briefing paper aims to inform Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnerships (CDRPs) about disabled people's experiences of crime and fear of crime. It covers people with physical and sensory impairments, people with learning difficulties and those with mental health issues.
Title: Access all areas: A guide for community safety partnerships on working more effectively with disabled people
Authors: Samantha Cunningham and Susannah Drury
Series: NACRO Community Safety Practice Briefing
Number of pages: 12
Date published: September 2002
CDRPs have a statutory duty to consult with disabled people in the development of crime reduction strategies and to provide information to enable them to consult and work more effectively with this section of the community.
The research conducted for this briefing paper consisted of:
Literature search of the UK and international research into disabled people and community safety.
Internet search of examples of best practice in relation to disabled people and community safety.
Interviews with policy staff in key agencies of and for disabled people, who had particular interest and knowledge of community safety issues.
CDRPs can improve the way they work with the disabled by establishing a common policy on crime against disabled people so that all agencies have a clear understanding of their roles and are working to the same goals. The development of such a policy also shows the disabled community, that CDRPs are serious about responding to their needs.
This briefing also includes details on how CDRPs can improve on reporting and recording crimes against disabled people, together with conducting effective audits and developing consultation. It gives examples of best practice in each of these areas, as well as providing information on relevant policy and legislation and details of useful organisations.
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