Dane County Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Coordinated Community Response (I/DD CCR)

The Dane County Intellectual and developmental disabilities Coordinated Community Response is an appointed task force of the Dane County Commission on Sensitive Crimes (COSC). I/DD Abuse is any form of mistreatment that results in harm or loss to any person 18 years of age or older. It includes neglect or self-neglect, financial exploitation, and physical, emotional or sexual abuse. Individuals with I/DD are up to 10 times more likely to be victims of crime than people without disabilities. They are also 7 times more likely to be victims of sexual assault. Many of these crimes go unreported and unprosecuted because victims are often not believed or understood.

ORDINANCE CHAPTER:  ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES: COMMISSION ON SENSITIVE CRIMES: 15.23

•  Policy development and coordination
  • I/DD CCR is not typically involved in policy development but is willing to support proposed policy on Adults at risk (AAR) issues when asked or needed
  • Re: prevention, intervention, investigation, prosecution- these topics are discussed at each I/DD CCR meeting as information-sharing but not as policy development or coordination
• Resources (incl website)
  • I/DD CCR collects, assesses and shares AAR and older adult resources at meetings
  • Dane County APS provides a yearly summary of AAR issues, reports, investigations and victimizations
  • Resource sharing and education is a priority for the I/DD CCR and its subcommittees
• Studies and recommendations
  • I/DD CCR does not conduct studies or make recommendations
  • I/DD CCR would be willing to work with community partners to support their information-gathering or study efforts
• Legislation
  • I/DD CCR is not typically involved in proposing or analyzing legislation but there is discussion of legislation if/when it is proposed or going through the legislative process
  • I/DD CCR is willing to work with other agencies that are involved with legislation as needed.
• Data
  • The State of WI collects data regarding state-wide and county adults at risk/elder abuse, neglect and exploitation via the WRAPS system
  • Dane County APS collects data as it relates to AAR and I/DD abuse, Elder and I/DD criminal victimizations, and dementia-related issues

I/DD CCR Mission Statement:

To promote through cross system coordination, the prevention of criminal victimization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) by increasing awareness of risk, promoting safety, and supporting justice thereby enhancing their quality of life.

I/DD CCR Goals:

We believe that by focusing on outreach and education across systems we can help increase the safety and justice of both the I/DD individual who was the victim of a crime as well as the I/DD individual who may have perpetrated of the crime. 

Objectives

1. Engage community systems and members in monthly meetings
2. Use existing community resources and collaborations to carry out the I/DD CCR mission
3. Promote community events that carry out the I/DD CCR mission
4. Offer educational opportunities to the I/DD CCR membership in addressing and/or preventing abuse on individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
5. Understand public policy that affects the well-being of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in Dane County
6. Broaden I/DD CCR membership and participation through inclusion, equity and diversity

Functions of the I/DD CCR

The I/DD CCR is an advisory committee appointed by the Dane County Commission on Sensitive Crimes and forms subcommittees when needed. Subcommittees report to the I/DD CCR on their projects and events and, if needed, the I/DD CCR offers guidance and promotion. A part-time staff person is funded through the Dane County budget to provide assistance with administrative tasks to the I/DD CCR and its subcommittees.

MEMBERSHIP

The I/DD CCR membership consists of community members, professionals and service providers who work with adults at risk who may be experiencing or are at risk for experiencing abuse, neglect and exploitation. Current membership includes representation from law enforcement, community social services/support brokers, APS staff, Aging and Disability Resource Center, State of WI APS and Long-term care agencies, such as Managed Care Organizations and IRIS.

MEETINGS

I/DD CCR meetings are a place to network, discuss and problem-solve issues related to I/DD abuse and exploitation in our community. The I/DD CCR also hosts presenters on various abuse and exploitation- related topics as well as provides case consultations presented by the membership. The I/DD CCR meets virtually on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, from 12:00PM -1:30PM on a quarterly basis.  

REPORTS

The I/DD CCR reports monthly to the Dane County Commission on Sensitive Crimes (COSC).