Register for the latest Vulnerability and Policing PhD Network webinar.
People with neurodiversity or a neurodisability are overly represented in policing interactions. Yet, knowledge to support meaningful and positive impacts on criminal justice systems to support people with neurodiversity/neurodisability are sparse.
In this webinar, Dr Inga Heyman and Dr Natasha Spassiani will explore this emerging area of research. They will consider the interrelated and unmet health and social care needs of people with neurodiversities/neurodisabilities with a focus on those coming to the attention of the police. They are interested in how to effectively identify and navigate justice settings and what the key intervention points should be.
About the speakers
Dr Inga Heyman
Inga Heyman is an Associate Professor (Policing and Public Health) at Edinburgh Napier University. She will discuss the challenges and opportunities of researching at the intersect of policing and public health. Using a case study to guide the discussion, Inga will focus on researching with people who come to police attention with comorbidities.
Natasha Spassiani and Natalie Kernaghan McCaughey
Natasha Spassiani is an Associate Professor (Intellectual Disabilities and Health Equity) at Edinburgh Napier University and Natalie Kernaghan McCaughey is a self-advocate (Ambassador) at get2gether. They will provide insight on the lived experiences of neurodivergent individuals in accessing police services and how to engage in inclusive research that is person-centred.