Recognising ADHD in the criminal justice system

Damian at HMP Brixton

It was great to be at The Clink at HMP Brixton today to discuss ADHD in the criminal justice system with Sir Robert Buckland, who initiated and led such important work in this area. It’s crucial we maintain momentum so that neurodiverse offenders have the right support to help them turn away from crime. 

adhdfoundation.org.uk

gov.uk/moj

 

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