Historically, crime victims have been denied full participation in the criminal justice process. Crime victims with disabilities and their families have been particularly disadvantaged. Advocates for disabled persons report that crimes against people with disabilities are often not reported to police. Of those that lead to investigation and arrest, very few are prosecuted. This bulletin provides suggestions for victim assistance professionals who deal with victims of crime with disabilities. September 1998; Free (NCJ 172838); OVC.
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