NCJ Number
110963
Journal
Journal of Special Education Volume: 20 Issue: 3 Dated: (1986) Pages: 359-365
Date Published
1986
Length
7 pages
Annotation
This study examines estimates of violent and property crimes among special education students.
Abstract
Seventy-five special education teachers from 21 Illinois counties and 30 school districts identified the most common violent and property crimes among their special education students. They also estimated the prevalence of crime victimization as well as delinquency among their special education students. Student disability type and delinquency risk level were examined and compared, with results indicating a significant difference between learning-disabled and behaviorally disordered victims of violence. A comparison of special education teacher crime rankings and the Illinois Uniform Crime Report rankings indicated a need for more indepth Federal and State crime reporting methods. Also, this study indicates a need for education aimed at reducing the vulnerability of the handicapped student as both victim and perpetrator of crime. 2 tables and 24 references. (Author abstract modified)