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An Interpreter Isn't Enough: Deafness, Language, and Due ProcessMichele LavigneUniversity of Wisconsin Law School McCay Vernonaffiliation not provided to SSRN 2003 Wisconsin Law Review, No. 844, 2003 Univ. of Wisconsin Legal Studies Research Paper Abstract: Prelingual deafness (hearing loss from birth or early childhood) is a complicated communication disorder that has a profound effect on language and knowledge acquisition, language usage, and overall linguistic ability. This means that most deaf defendants will be at a marked disadvantage in their dealings with the criminal or juvenile justice systems. It also means that simply providing an interpreter will not be an adequate remedy. This article looks at the intertwined issues of deafness, language, interpretation, and their cumulative effect on deaf people's ability to meaningfully participate in the justice system.
Number of Pages in PDF File: 95 Keywords: Deafness, language, interpreting, due process, criminal law JEL Classification: K14 Accepted Paper SeriesDate posted: January 22, 2011Suggested CitationContact Information
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