City of London Police is the first force in the country to screen detainees held in custody for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
The pilot aims to help identify people with ADHD to better understand and support them.
It would allow the quick identification of those with ADHD, entering the system at an early stage and would allow for a quick referral and diagnosis.
The outcome of this would allow those prisoners to receive the support they need.
In addition, the pilot would give a better understanding of crimes committed by those with ADHD, and aid in preventing reoffending.
Detective Chief Inspector Anna Rice of the City of London Police said they are “leading the way in supporting vulnerable suspects who enter the criminal justice system.”
The checklist has been created by qualified counsellor and therapist, Sarah Templeton, who has previously worked in four prisons.
According to a HMIP report from 2021, it is suggested that around half of prisoners have a form of neurodivergence.
However, Ms Templeton believes the numbers are higher.
The new pilot merges with the already existing mental health checklist that is already in use, to process suspect through the criminal justice system.
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StandfirstCity of London Police is the first in the country to pilot a screening scheme for suspects for ADHD.
City of London Police is the first force in the country to screen detainees held in custody for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
The pilot aims to help identify people with ADHD to better understand and support them.
It would allow the quick identification of those with ADHD, entering the system at an early stage and would allow for a quick referral and diagnosis.
The outcome of this would allow those prisoners to receive the support they need.
In addition, the pilot would give a better understanding of crimes committed by those with ADHD, and aid in preventing reoffending.
Detective Chief Inspector Anna Rice of the City of London Police said they are “leading the way in supporting vulnerable suspects who enter the criminal justice system.”
The checklist has been created by qualified counsellor and therapist, Sarah Templeton, who has previously worked in four prisons.
According to a HMIP report from 2021, it is suggested that around half of prisoners have a form of neurodivergence.
However, Ms Templeton believes the numbers are higher.
The new pilot merges with the already existing mental health checklist that is already in use, to process suspect through the criminal justice system.
