ADHD in the Criminal Justice System: A case for change

The report summarises a policy roundtable on ADHD challenges in the Criminal Justice System from 2021. It outlines barriers to diagnosis and care, emphasises the need for better screening, training, and continuity of care. The report calls for a neurodiversity strategy, evidence-based policies, increased awareness, and integration of ADHD care into mental health services, advocating for expert collaboration to improve outcomes.

 

Date of preparation: April 2022

C-ANPROM/GB/ADH/0034