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Type of Resource
Safety/Legal Information and Resources
Organization/Agency/Source
Drexel University
Format
Article
Cost
No
Additional Notes

Research-Key Findings: . Among autistic adult respondents, males were almost twice as likely to be stopped and questioned by police, arrested or charged, while females were at 32% greater odds of being the victim of a crime. . Having a psychiatric co-occurring diagnosis was associated with about 2.7 times the odds of any justice system interaction and 2.4 times the odds of being a victim of a crime among autistic individuals. . Among caregiver respondents, having an annual household income greater than $40,000 were protective against being a victim of a crime. . Living with a roommate or family member was protective against being the victim of a crime among caregiver respondents regarding their autistic child.

Date Updated
11/22/21

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