Publications

NEW in the Books Beyond Words

Supporting Victims, Book Cover Supporting Victims

Supporting Victims is the latest in the Books Beyond Words series and has been written in partnership by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, St George's, University of London and VOICE UK. With the kind support of the Lloyds TSB Foundation for England and Wales. This book can be used by people with learning disabilities and their supporters to understand what will happen when they go to court. It tells the story of Polly who is the victim of an assault. The man she accused is arrested and she is asked to be a witness at his trial.

Courtroom Scene Supporting Victims show how the police help Polly to choose the special measures she needs to give her best evidence in court. There is text at the back of the book which includes a suggested storyline, descriptions of the Crown Court officials, an explanation of the terms used and information about organisations who can help.

The book costs £10 plus £1 post and packing in the UK. Free postage for 10 or more copies Order directly from VOICE UK - Contact details in the column opposite.

Stop! No More Abuse

Stop! No more abuse This BOOK is for people with learning disabilities to read alone or with a supporter.

It helps people recognise the various kinds of abuse (for example sexual, financial, and physical abuse) adults with learning disabilities may encounter in their daily life. The book encourages people to speak out about abuse. Second Edition, Spring 2003.

You can order the book from VOICE UK, the cost is £5

Protecting you from sexual abuse

A book about sexual abuse and the law for young people under 16 years old with a learning disasbility. Download a PDF.

Keep Safe

Keep Safe - A guide to personal safety for people with learning disabilities, published by the Home Office, is available to download as a pdf file from:

CrimeReduction.gov.uk

Please note this is a large PDF file 2.32Mb.

A Guide to the Police

This booklet is for people with learning disabilities to read alone or with a supporter and is a guide to the Police and what they do to protect vicitms and witnesses.

You can send for the booklet from VOICE UK, please enclose a cheque for £1 to cover printing and postage.

Assert Yourself!

Actors with learning disabilities perform this training DVD & book. It is to help people with learning disabilities be more assertive. (Cost £25 including post and packing)

Jane This is Jane,
using the bookyou can follow Jane's day.

Some people with learning disabilities looked at the DVD. One of the things they said was:

"We think that the film helps to show the abilities of people with learning difficulties - the acting is very good! It can be used to show parents, carers and other people with learning difficulties how talented some of us are."

You can order the DVD and book from VOICE UK, the cost is £25 inc VAT

Supporting Best Evidence

A guide for supporters of people with learning disabilities who are witnesses in the Criminal Justice System. The Youth Justice and Criminal Act, 1999 reflected a major change in social and political attitudes towards people with disabilities and other vulnerable witnesses.

"I found the document easy to read and I am sure care staff will find it a useful resource." Projects and Services Manager.

"The guidance offers practical support and I am sure will provide understanding and confidence in dealing with the issues." Detective Inspector.

Supporting Best Evidence is currently out of print - we will post a notice on the website when it becomes available.

Behind Closed Doors

Published in Sept 2001, was written in partnership with Respond and Mencap. The report was in response to a growing concern that people with learning disabilities who have been abused do not receive equal and just treatment within the legal system. Few cases reach court and even fewer result in a conviction.

September 2001
Free of charge from VOICE UK or Mencap

Download Behind Closed Doors in PDF format.

Special Measures booklet

This booklet is for people with learning disabilities to read alone or with a supporter and is a guide to the Special Measures in the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999.

You can send for the booklet from VOICE UK, please enclose a cheque for £1 to cover printing and postage.

Books Beyond Words

This series of picture books have been developed to make communication for people with learning disabilities easier. A supporting text is provided at the back of each book giving an interpretation about what is happening in each picture. VOICE UK have been involved in the production of several of the books.

The series is jointly published by St George's Hospital Medical School and the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Leaflets available from VOICE UK
Books cost £10 - order online from:
Royal College Of Psychiatrists Books Beyond Words