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Unlike other types of discrimination, the barriers faced by disabled are not usually tied to a _______, but rather are the product of _______ on the part of criminal justice agencies and the public. |
"Hate" ideology. Fear, ignorance and apathy. |
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Disabled people are capable of being ________ as law enforcement or corrections officers. |
Employed |
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Disabled people are able to _________ just as serious as any other criminal. |
Commit Crimes |
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Disabled people do have a more ___________in prison. |
Difficult time |
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Disabled people are often _____________ as victims. |
Ignored and mistreated |
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________ has been enacted with the intent of changing many of these misperceptions and preventing further discrimination. |
Federal Legislation |
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The Federal Legislation was not specifically written for the _______ but has been applied to cases of CJ employees, offenders, defendants, inmates, and victims. |
CJ System |
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Most common problems and issues for a disabled person are: |
Mental, visual, mobility & hearing impairments....as well as HIV & AIDS |
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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of _____ was enacted to prevent those with physical and mental disabilities from being subjected to any type of ___________. |
1990 Discrimination |
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The ADA provides discrimination protection for disabled Americans in the areas of ___________. |
Employment, Transportation, & Public Accommodations. |
