Justice support scheme for cognitively impaired youth and adults at risk
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People with cognitive impairments including brain injuries and intellectual disabilities may be forced to appear in NSW courts and participate in police interviews without a qualified support person as a critical advocacy service fears its government funding will run out.
The Justice Advocacy Service, run by the Intellectual Disability Rights Service (IDRS), provides support to people with cognitive impairments who come into contact with the criminal justice system as victims, witnesses, suspects and defendants.