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Innovations in Action are existing programs, models, or resources from around the world that offer opportunities for replication.

Intercept 0:

• Criminal justice system information, as seen in New Zealand, is critically important.
  
• Resources from Pennsylvania to encourage safety and prevent sexual victimization.

Intercept 1:

• Examples of training and social opportunities with law enforcement from the United Kingdom (UK) and a national program based in the United States (US).
• Alternative responder model for crisis de-escalation from Eugene, Oregon, US.
  

Intercept 2:

• Identifying if an individual has social and communication needs can maximize opportunities for diversion and modifications as seen in Canada.
• Communication specialist requested in criminal trials from the UK.
  

Intercept 3:

• Certified court advocates, as seen in Australia, can support autistic individuals with communication and system navigation.
• Accessible and virtual court experience from Sweden.
  

Intercept 4:

• Accommodations inside prison/jails/confinement settings, as in the UK, should incorporate individual needs and minimize trauma.
• The US Department of Justice provides resources for victims after an offender has been convicted.
• In-prison peer support model from Australia.

Intercept 5:

• A best practice approach, like this US example, to transition offenders with other diagnoses can be adapted for autistic offenders.
• Specialized organization facilitates discharge planning from Ontario, Canada.
  

Intercept 6:

• Preventing recidivism is a key to community corrections as seen in this guide from the US.
• Linking the vulnerable to community and psychiatric services from Ontario, Canada.