ADHD and the criminal justice system

ADHD and Police: “Excuse Me, Officer, Do You Have ADHD?”

By Gina Pera / 4 minutes of reading / 23 Comments / 06/29/2021 02/02/2023

Of course, I didn’t ask him that — Excuse me, officer, do you have ADHD? Not exactly. Especially while he was writing my traffic citation. But afterward, we chatted and I happened to mention Adult ADHD. …

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A Plea From A Friend With ADHD, in Jail—Again

By Gina Pera / 7 minutes of reading / 9 Comments / 01/20/2016 12/24/2019

It’s a tragic fact: People with poorly managed ADHD are over-represented in the prison population. Some of these people are my acquaintances who have reached out for help before, during, and/or after their incarceration. I do what I can. …

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