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Autism New Jersey’s Law Enforcement Initiative is a multi-phase endeavor designed to increase the adoption of autism-friendly law enforcement practices. Autism New Jersey’s Law Enforcement Initiative
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Our Statewide Commitment to Safety and Understanding | Dr. Suzanne Buchanan | Executive Director Advancing Awareness and Collaboration | Doreen A. Yanik, Esq. | Law Enforcement Initiative Director Letters from Leadership
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Through research and networking, Autism New Jersey has identified numerous autism-friendly practices designed to increase the likelihood of safe and positive interactions between law enforcement and the autism community. Autism-Friendly Practices
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Training is an important tool to guide law enforcement on how to respond to a given situation and ensure that appropriate de-escalation techniques are employed to ensure a safe and positive interaction. Training
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Advisory committee members serve as subject-matter experts and have routinely assisted other law enforcement agencies in raising autism awareness and supporting practice implementation. Our Law Enforcement Advisory Committee
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