Research makes police custody more 'autism-friendly' | Celebrating Impact

Autistic individuals are estimated to be seven times more likely than the general population to come into contact with the Criminal Justice System. #Research into how they are affected by police custody has led to new #autism guidance for all #police in the East Midlands, shaped the design of ‘autism-friendly’ custody cells, and changed police practice in supporting neuro-divergent individuals in custody.
Dr Chloe Holloway carried out one of the first in-depth studies into autistic individuals' experiences in police custody, discovering that most experiences were negative, with participants experiencing confusion and anxiety. As a result of this research, police are designing autism-friendly cells that take sensory issues into account, and rolling out new training programmes to help police be more sensitive to the needs of autistic people.
Chloe hopes that this work will improve the custody experience not just for autistic individuals, but all detainees. Watch the video to learn more.
Dr Chloe Holloway is a finalist for Outstanding Early Career Impact in the ESRC Celebrating Impact Prize 2019.
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