ASA Seeking Input from Crime Victims and Crime Victim-Serving Professionals

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Dear Friend of ASO:

The ASA is Seeking Input from Crime Victims and Crime Victim-Serving Professionals. Details on how to participate follow my signature. FYI - please share.

Sincerely,

Barbara C. YavorcikPresidentAutism Society of Ohio701 S. Main St.Akron, OH 44311(330) 376-0211fax: (330) 376-1226email: askASO@...home: byavorcik@...web: www.autismohio.org Please note: This is provided for information purposes only. The ASO does not endorse or recommend any providers, methodologies or services. Providing this information should not be construed as an endorsement by the ASO, either explicit or impiled.

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ASA Seeking Input from Crime Victims and Crime Victim-Serving ProfessionalsSurveys to Assist in Data CollectionResearch indicates that individuals with disabilities experience crime at higher rates than individuals without disabilities, yet virtually no data exist on the experiences of individuals with autism. The Autism Society of America, its County (land) Chapter and L.E.A.N. on Us, Inc., are currently developing a training curriculum and materials for crime victim-serving professionals, individuals with autism spectrum disorders, and families and caregivers. To ensure that the final products meet the needs of these target audiences, we are seeking your input. The following two surveys -- one for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their caregivers, and one for crime victim-serving professionals (police, paramedics, counselors, etc.) -- have been designed to gather information about crime and individuals with autism spectrum disorders.Please fill out the appropriate survey below and forward this message to others.Survey for Individuals with Autism and Families & Caregivers:http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=581552000509Survey for Crime Victim Serving Professionals:http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=249952000624Thank you for your assistance!