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| Legislation, Existing Protocols and Best Practices Training for Service Providers and Caregivers of People with Developmental Disabilities | | Description | The goal of the project is to develop, pilot and evaluate a best practices training model for service providers and caregivers so they can provide individuals with developmental disabilities informed support on legislation and protocols within the criminal justice system in Alberta. The project was developed in response to a need expressed by the Calgary Rehabilitation Service Provider Council. | | Funders and partners | Funded in part by Partners: |  | 
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| | Project status and timelines | Complete.May 2005 to August 2006 | | Upcoming public activities | None | | Resources developed | - Workshop for service providers and caregivers on best practices for accommodating people with developmental disabilities in the criminal justice system.
- Fact sheet with a practical list of tips and recommendations to support persons with developmental disabilities in the criminal justice system, targeted to caregivers, professionals and policy makers.
- Resource Handbook (Funded in part by the Calgary Region Community Board, Persons with Developmental Disabilities, Community Capacity Funds.) Rights and Responsibilities: A Guide to Calgary Counseling and Legal Resources for People with Developmental Disabilities. Calgary, AB: VRRI. (Available on loan from VRRI’s Dr. Randy J. Tighe Resource Centre (
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| | Presentations, publications and reports | - Pauls, M., Bailey, M., & Pearson, S. (2006). Legislation, Existing Protocols and Best Practices Training for Service Providers and Caregivers of People with Developmental Disabilities in the Criminal Justice System.
- Bailey, M. & Pauls, M. (May, 2006) Accommodating People with Developmental Disabilities within the Criminal Justice System. AARC Spring Conference, Edmonton, AB.
- Wagar, J. (May, 2005). Rights and Responsibilities: A Guide to Calgary Counseling and Legal Resources for People with Developmental Disabilities. Poster presentation. AARC Spring Conference. Calgary, AB.
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