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Disabled people, crime and social inclusion

Nina Schuller (Domestic Violence Coordinator, Sutton)

Safer Communities

ISSN: 1757-8043

Article publication date: 1 July 2005

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Abstract

Disabled people are a neglected issue in criminology. This article discusses the extent of the population affected, social reactions to impairment and the disadvantages faced by disabled people, including higher risk of victimisation. Links that have been made between disability and offending behaviour are also critically assessed. Finally, some practical solutions to include disabled people in community safety strategies are outlined.

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Schuller, N. (2005), "Disabled people, crime and social inclusion", Safer Communities, Vol. 4 No. 3, pp. 4-13. https://doi.org/10.1108/17578043200500015

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2005, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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