Deaf People in the Criminal Justice System: Selected Topics on Advocacy, Incarceration, and Social Justice

Autor/a: GUTHMANN, Debra; LOMAS, Gabriel I.; PARIS, Damara G.; MARTIN, Gabriel A. (eds.)
Año: 2021
Editorial: Washington, D.C.: Gallaudet University, 2021
Tipo de código: ISBN
Soporte: Papel

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The legal system is complex, and without appropriate access, many injustices can occur. Deaf people in the criminal justice system are routinely denied sign language interpreters, videophone access, and other accommodations at each stage of the legal process. The marginalization of deaf people in the criminal justice system is further exacerbated by the lack of advocates who are qualified to work with this population. Deaf People in the Criminal Justice System: Selected Topics on Advocacy, Incarceration, and Social Justice is the first book to illuminate the challenges faced by deaf people when they are arrested, incarcerated, or navigating the court system. This volume brings interdisciplinary contributors together to shed light on both the problems and solutions for deaf people in these circumstances.