For a better experience, click the Compatibility Mode icon above to turn off Compatibility Mode, which is only for viewing older websites.

The prevalence and correlates of involvement in the criminal justice system among youth on the autism spectrum

This scientific poster discusses the 1 in 5 young adults who had ever been stopped and questioned by police.

Jessica Rast

Author(s)
Julianna Rava, Paul Shattuck, Anne Roux, Jessica Rast

Date
8/31/2015

Topics
Safety and Risk

Type
Poster

Data Source
National Longitudinal Transition Study 2 (NLTS-2)

# Pages
1

Key Findings

  • What is the rate of involvement of young adults with autism in the criminal justice system (CJS)? 
  • What factors are associated with their involvement?

Overview

This scientific poster discusses the 1 in 5 young adults who had ever been stopped and questioned by police.

Suggested Citation

Roux, Anne M., Shattuck, Paul T., Rast, Jessica E., Rava, Julianna A., and Anderson, Kristy A. National Autism Indicators Report: Transition into Young Adulthood. Philadelphia, PA: Life Course Outcomes Research Program, A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, Drexel University, 2015.

Download Publication [PDF]