Publications by authors named "Kirsty Shirlaw"
Article Synopsis
- PCSOs (Persons Convicted of Sex Offences) face significant challenges when reintegrating into the community, including stigma, hostility, and difficulties with housing and employment.
- An online survey showed that public attitudes toward PCSOs with mental illness or intellectual disabilities were more favorable than those toward neurotypical PCSOs, who were seen as posing a higher risk of reoffending.
- Important demographic factors influenced perceptions, with women and older participants generally feeling more concern about the risks posed by PCSOs, underscoring the need for public education to promote better understanding and acceptance of neurodiverse individuals within this group.
