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CRIT Module 7

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities


Purpose

This module introduces participants to intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), their characteristics, how to recognize them, and tips for responding more effectively as an officer.


Instructor

It is recommended that this module be co-taught by a disability advocate or professional and a person with a developmental disability. A field training officer or coordinator in crisis response should also be available to assist with the delivery of the content, as needed. Encourage participants to ask questions throughout the module.


Time 120 minutes


Learning Objectives

Upon completing this module, participants should be able to: ​

  1. Understand the basic characteristics of IDD;

  2. Describe at least three strategies to identify potential IDD;

  3. Name at least four common interactions with law enforcement; and

  4. Use effective communication skills when interacting with a person with a disability.


Materials


Trainer’s Guide


PowerPoint Presentation



Activity Instructions



Additional Resources

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This project was supported by Grant No. 2020-NT-BX-K001 awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the Office for Victims of Crime, and the SMART Office. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official positions or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.

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