Which Way to Turn

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Wilkin, D. (2024). Which Way to Turn. International Journal of Disability and Social Justice, 4(3). https://doi.org/10.13169/intljofdissocjus.4.3.0023

Publication date: 1 Jan 2024 Added to AutiHub: 18 Sep 2026 Type: Article Article language: English
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  1. David Wilkin *

Abstract

The author is autistic. Autism is an attribute that brings univariable focus, along with unusual mannerisms and humour. These characteristics have led to the author suffering psychological and physical abuse in the past. The author now works as an advocate to help bring justice to victims of such disability hate crimes. This article uses academic evidence and recent testimony from anonymised victims to argue that whichever course of action is taken to access justice, victims always struggle. Third-party reporting, reports to the police, and the duty of care supposedly offered by local agencies are frequently ineffective in supporting disabled people who are seeking to report crime, having been a victim of someone else’s prejudice. In concluding, the author, however, reveals a number of techniques adopted by disabled victims to ensure that they are listened to by agencies that are often unwilling to provide help and support.

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3 / 43 (7.0%) cited references include at least one author identified as autistic.
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Calculated across all author names detected in the cited bibliography. Among names linked to an author already present in AutiHub: 3 / 6 (50.0%). Distinct people identified as autistic: 1 / 53 (1.9%).
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