Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities | 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. Service includes Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities.

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

314-721-6161

Main

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

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.