During May’s meeting, we discussed how involvement in the criminal justice system can affect healthcare transition for youth with IDD. A huge thank you to Nikki Montgomery and Josh Branch, who presented about the national Family Voices and The Arc National Center on Criminal Justice & Disability’s survey and recommendations to support healthcare transition for justice-involved youth with disabilities. Details on the survey and recommendations can be found in the report linked here. A key takeaway from Nikki and Josh’s presentation is that involvement in the justice system can disrupt health care transition for youth with IDD–but there are strategies to improve healthcare connection.
