Ep45: Impulsive acts - ADHD, brain injury and the criminal justice system

It's estimated that 50% of people in prison are neurodivergent, compared to around 15% of the general population. But why? In this episode, hosts Penelope and Rob are joined by David Breakspear, ambassador for ADHD Liberty, and Professor Stan Gilmour, former police officer and neurodisability researcher. Focusing on ADHD and brain injury, they discuss how neurodivergent people get caught up in the criminal justice system, why they might have worse outcomes than those who are neurotypical, and what the system could do to prevent neurodivergent people being unfairly criminalised. David Breakspear Find out more about David's work with ADHD liberty here: Stan Gilmour Read Stan's most recent work on brain injury here: Further resources: Brain injury and the criminal justice system: ADHD and the criminal justice system: Transform Justice Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BlueSky: @transformjustice.bsky.social Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠policy@transformjustice.org.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Transform Justice podcast is hosted by Penelope Gibbs and Rob Allen and produced and edited by Alexandra Kimmons.

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This episode was published on Apr 4, 2025.

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