9:00-10:30

The Nature and Extent of Crimes Against Persons with Developmental Disabilities

Ruth Luckasson, Professor of Special Education

University of New Mexico

Comments

Beverly Frantz, Institute on Disabilities

Temple University

Jody Wildy, Director

Center for Independent Living, Washington, DC

Discussion

10:30-10:45

BREAK

10:45-12:15

Why Are Victims with Disabilities at High Risk for Victim ization: Conceptual and Theoretical Issues

Richard Sobsey, Professor

Department of Educational Psychology

University of Alberta, Edmonton

Peter Calder, Professor Emeritus

Department of Educational Psychology

University of Alberta, Edmonton

Comments

Ryan Wright, Deputy District Attorney

Victims Service Unit

Ventura County, CA District Attorney's Office

Valeri Criino-Paez, Victim Advocate

Ventura County, CA District Attorney's Office

Discussion