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ERIC Number: EJ230398
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1980
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The Mentally Retarded Defendant-Offender.
Reichard, Cary L.; And Others
Journal of Special Education, v14 n1 p113-19 Spr 1980
Three conclusions were drawn regarding the majority of the states: they have not adopted a definition of mental retardation; they have litte information on the prevalence of mentally retarded imprisoned persons; and they are not providing training for judges or lawyers on this topic. (CL)
Descriptors: Correctional Rehabilitation, Court Role, Delinquency, Mental Retardation, Prisoners, State Standards
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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