Reflections on Representing Incarcerated People with Disabilities: Ableism in Prison Reform Litigation

The Prison Reform Litigation Era: Book-Length Studies and Lingering Research Issues

The Prison Journal ◽

10.1177/0032885503256467 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 83 (3) ◽

pp. 337-358 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Christopher E. Smith

Keyword(s):

Prison Reform ◽

Research Issues ◽

Reform Litigation

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Triggering Federal Court Intervention in State Prison Reform

The Prison Journal ◽

10.1177/0032855593073001003 ◽

1993 ◽

Vol 73 (1) ◽

pp. 30-45 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

BRADLEY STEWART CHILTON ◽

DAVID C. NICE

Keyword(s):

Political Ideology ◽

Causal Model ◽

Federal Court ◽

Prison Reform ◽

State Prison ◽

Judicial Intervention ◽

Court Intervention ◽

Prison Systems ◽

Reform Litigation ◽

And Behavior

What “triggers” federal court intervention in prison reform litigation? The authors present a causal model of federal judicial intervention in the prison reform litigation of 48 states (all except Alaska and Hawaii). From analysis of variables posited by numerous qualitative case studies to be critical, the causal model indicates that federal court intervention in state prison systems can be correlated to various factors, including political ideology, socioeconomic factors, and the “problem environment” of state prison conditions. The authors offer the analysis in the hope that it will stimulate additional discussion of the jurisprudence and behavior of federal judicial intervention in prison reform litigation.

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Speech-Language Pathology in the Peace Corps: Necessity and Sustainability

Perspectives on Global Issues in Communication Sciences and Related Disorders ◽

10.1044/gics2.1.11 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 11-18

Author(s):

Melissa A. Pierce

Keyword(s):

United States ◽

Special Education ◽

Peace Corps ◽

People With Disabilities ◽

Communication Disorders ◽

The United States ◽

Speech Language Pathology ◽

Speech Language Pathologists ◽

Language Pathology

In countries other than the United States, the study and practice of speech-language pathology is little known or nonexistent. Recognition of professionals in the field is minimal. Speech-language pathologists in countries where speech-language pathology is a widely recognized and respected profession often seek to share their expertise in places where little support is available for individuals with communication disorders. The Peace Corps offers a unique, long-term volunteer opportunity to people with a variety of backgrounds, including speech-language pathologists. Though Peace Corps programs do not specifically focus on speech-language pathology, many are easily adapted to the profession because they support populations of people with disabilities. This article describes how the needs of local children with communication disorders are readily addressed by a Special Education Peace Corps volunteer.

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