Deaf Inmates and Correctional Settings

Book Title

Intersections of the Legal System and the Deaf Community

Author(s)

David M. Feldman, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow
Paul M. Silvasi, Utah State Hospital
Dayna Rotshtyn, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow
Caleigh Covell, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow

Document Type

Book Chapter

ISBN

978-3-031-28100-6

Publication Date

5-16-2023

Keywords

Deaf correctional, Correctional accommodations, Prison deaf, ADA correctional

Description

[Chapter Abstract] Correctional settings often present unique challenges for the Deaf inmate. The need for accommodations to successfully and safely navigate these systems may not be provided or be inefficient. As such, the Deaf inmate may not have the same access to technology, activities, and social interactions as their hearing peers. Deaf inmates are also likely to be seen as victims by other inmates and face physical danger. In addition, Deaf inmates may be isolated due to a lack of communication with other inmates and staff.

DOI

10.1007/978-3-031-28100-6_4

Publisher

Springer, Cham

First Page

43

Last Page

53

Additional Information

Part of the SpringerBriefs in Psychology book series (BRIEFSBC)

© 2023 The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Disciplines

Psychology

NSUWorks Citation

Feldman, D. M., Silvasi, P. M., Rotshtyn, D., Covell, C. (2023). Deaf Inmates and Correctional Settings. Intersections of the Legal System and the Deaf Community, 43-53.
Available at: https://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_facbooks/766

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