Disability Criminalization: A Primer

Key Points

• Disability criminalization leads to unjust treatment within the justice system, impacting individual lives.
• Research indicates a correlation between disability status and higher rates of criminalization, particularly for marginalized groups.
• Assessment focuses on systemic barriers that individuals with disabilities face, as well as the role of advocacy in reform.
• Highlighting the need for societal change, this analysis calls for greater awareness and action to reduce stigma.