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Section Seven – Accessing Justice Action Output / Outcome Measure Responsibility Timescale User / Carer Defined Outcome Provide additional support for people with autism in the justice system. 7.1.1. A guide for criminal justice professionals in Northern Ireland in place to assist all practitioners who may come into contact with someone with autism. DOJ Summer 2013 7.1.2. A training model (appropriate to roles and functions) developed for Criminal Justice DOJ Timescale will be confirmed after public consultation. 7.1.3. Improved service for victims and witnesses encompassing the of persons with autism delivered through a new five-year strategy for victims and witnesses of crime DOJ New strategy to be in place by April 2013 and delivered by March 2018. 7.1.4. “Achieving Best Evidence" (ABE) guidance for practitioners revised to include a specific section on interviewing witnesses with autism. DOJ Within the lifespan of the new Victims and Witnesses Strategy (2013 – 2018)
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