YOUTH, CRIMINAL AND JUSTICE ACT 1999 (SPECIAL MEASURES)
An easy read guide to special measures within the criminal justice system
Click here to download (Word document)
*NEW BOOKLET FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
YOU'RE A STAR STELLA!
Most people love Stella ... but there are some people who might want to hurt her.
How can Stella stay safe?
Click here to download
or email voice@voiceuk.org.uk to request a copy. Multiple copies will be subject to a postal charge of £15.00 per box.
EASY READ 'YOUR GUIDE TO A MEETING WITH THE CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE
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)
This is Jane,
using the book you 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
Unlocking The Evidence
An article published in Counsel Magazine by Kathryn Stone OBE and Professor Karen Bryan offering advice on identifying and communication with witnesses with learning disabilities.
Published October 2010 Click here for PDF version
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
Guidance on developing and implementing multi-agency policies and procedures to protect vulnerable adults from abuse - a Department of Health publication
New Leaflet from NPIA on using Intermediaries
Scanned Copy of Total Recorded Hate Crime January 2010 to December 2012 by police force
20110912142719.pdf
Useful Links
Abuse Law - This site aims to provide easy access to information for child and adult survivors of physical, sexual and psychological abuse.
Advance UK - "Coast to Coast" Project Advance's Inclusion Unit has been awarded a Big Lottery Grant to develop and deliver a three-year national programme of personal safety, empowerment and risk awareness training. The programme will deal with an array of personal safety situations, and include role-play, awareness and training sessions. It will provide a DVD, Resource Pack and Training Manual to disseminate the work to other organisations.
Advice Now is an independent, not-for-profit information service providing accurate, up-to-date information on rights and legal issues. It is a project of Advice Services Alliance, the co-ordinating body for independent advice services in the UK.
Action on Elder Abuse Prevention of abuse of older people by raising awareness; encouraging education; promoting research; and collecting and disseminating information
BILD British Institute of Learning Disabilities
CACH (Chase Against Crimes of Hate) is a multi agency partnership dedicated to raising awareness of hate crime in Staffordshire. Through close working with partners from all sectors they aim to share best practice and develop meaningful policies that encourage people to report hate incidences and crimes based on discrimination and prejudice.
Challenging Behaviour Foundation A charity that works with individuals who have a learning disability and challenging behaviour
CHANGE Accessible information and equal rights for people with learning disabilities
Crown Prosecution Service useful publications
Disability Hate Crime Website VOICE UK's disability hate crime website
Disabled Living Foundation A charity that acts as source of information on disability equipment, household gadgets new technologies and training techniques.
Downs Syndrome Association A support and information organisation for people with downs syndrome and their parents and carers
ENABLE A charity in Scotland for people with learning disability and their families.
Kidscape Kidscape is a charity established specifically to prevent bullying and child sexual abuse.
MENCAP Mencap is a leading UK learning disability charity working with people with a learning disability and their families and carers.
MIND A mental health charity in England and Wales.
RESPOND Challenging vulnerability and abuse in the lives of people with learning disabilities.
SENSE A charity that works for people with deafblindness and associated disabilities.
National Autistic Society The National Autistic Society exists to champion the rights and interests of all people with autism and to ensure that they and their families receive quality services appropriate to their needs.
National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS) NDCS is the only UK charity solely dedicated to providing support, information and advice for deaf children and young people, their families and professionals working with them. Search Engine Optimization and Free Submission
Stop Hate Crime a site containing the latest news on disability hate crime
Think Jessica is a site informing and warning people about scam mail, often targeted at vulnerable people.
Torbay Safer Communities for information and articles about keeping safe in the Torbay area of the UK.
True Vision is an initiative designed to provide you with information about hate crime and how you report it.
nosecrets.pdf
New Leaflet from NPIA on Using the Intermediary Scheme
Useful Links