Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities | Options for Justice for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Provides liaison support, resources, education and training to enhance the understanding of the rights and responsibilities of individuals with developmental disabilities who encounter the justice system.
Date of Last Formal Update
10/21/2024
Data provided by
United Way of Greater St Louis 211
Physical Address
11457 Olde Cabin Rd., Saint Louis, MO 63141
Hours
Mon-Fri - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Voice
Website
Application process
Call To Apply
Fee
No Fees
Required documents
An IEP from school or psychiatric evaluation
Eligibility
Must be diagnosed with a developmental disability (intellectual disability, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, learning disability related to brain dysfunction, autism, head injury) - Must have criminal charges pending (pretrial) or on probation/parole - Must be diagnosed with disability before the age of 22 years, but now age 17 years and older to apply
Languages
English
Service area
Lincoln County, MO Saint Charles County, MO Saint Louis County, MO Saint Louis City County, MO
Agency info
OPTIONS FOR JUSTICE FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Advocates and develops appropriate and effective alternatives for an offender with developmental disabilities within the justice system, from the initial point of system entry through sentencing, probation, parole, and release.