You're on Trial (Books Beyond Words S.) Book

This book is about what happens when someone is accused of a crime. It will help you if you have been accused of a crime and have to go to court for a trial.In our story we see what happens to Dave when he has to go on trial in a Magistrates' Court, and we also see what a Magistrates' Court looks like. The 'story' is told in pictures without any words although there is a text at the back of the book which may be useful too. You can make any story you like from the book as the pictures will fit any crime and any verdict.If the police think you may have done a crime, they will arrest you and take you to the police station. You can read about what happens at the police station in the book 'You're under Arrest'. Then you can read this one later.The authors all work with people with learning disabilities. Sheila Hollins is Professor of Psychiatry of Learning Disability, St George's Hospital Medical School, University of London; Glynis Murphy is Reader in the Applied Psychology of Learning Disability at the University of Kent at Canterbury; Isabel Clare is a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, Lifespan Healthcare NHS Trust (Cambridge) and the University of Cambridge. Beth Webb is a psychological illustrator and author.This book is a joint publication between the Royal College of Psychiatrists and St George's Hospital Medical School.'The excellent Books Beyond Words series encourages client empowerment in a dynamic way.'- British Journal of Learning Disabilities What are Books Beyond Words? Few picture books are available for adults and adolescents who cannot read or who have difficulty reading. Fewer still provide information and address the emotional aspects of difficult events like the Books Beyond Words series. Each specially commissioned book actively addresses the problems of understanding that people with learning and communication difficulties experience. The stories are told through colour pictures that include mime and body language, to communicate simple, explicit messages. These help 'readers' to cope with emotions and events such as going to the doctor, bereavement, sexual abuse and depression. People with learning disabilities trial every single picture before publication to ensure they can be readily understood. Supporting text and guidelines are given at the back of each book. The authors are all experts in their fields. Lists of resources and helpful organisations are provided where appropriate. 'This series has established the highest reputation for tackling complex and difficult issues, clearly, compassionately and with considerable skill.' - Viewpoint (Mencap) 'Books Beyond Words offer a useful resource for prompting discussion on a variety of issues.' - Communication Who should use Books Beyond Words? Books Beyond Words can be used by: Anyone who understands pictures better than words. People with learning or communication difficulties. People with literacy problems. People for whom English is a second language when an interpreter is not available. Anyone who speaks a different language. Relatives, friends, supporters and advocates. Teachers, social workers, health and legal professionals, police officers. 'These books are powerful interpretive tools for anyone who works with people with developmental disabilities' - Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology Also available:I Can Get Through It (Books Beyond Words) - ISBN 190124220XCANDID: Camberwell Assessment of Need for Adults with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities - ISBN 1901242994Read More