LA Public Defender's Office Dedicates Unit to Clients with Cognitive Disabilities
The Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office has a unique team that works with defendants who have cognitive disabilities, aiming to provide them with access to treatment.
NPR criminal justice reporter Meg Anderson reports on this initiative, which is built on the premise that prison is not the ideal place for individuals with cognitive impairments.
Noah Cox, a lawyer in the LA County Public Defender's Office, noticed that many of his clients struggled to provide a basic explanation of what happened, indicating challenges related to intellectual ability.
- The unit helps clients with cognitive disabilities access treatment.
- The initiative recognizes that prison may not be the best solution for individuals with cognitive impairments.
Author's summary: LA Public Defender's Office helps clients with cognitive disabilities.
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