Easy read examples

Easy Read in the criminal justice system

Easy Read documents present information using simple words and pictures that make information easier to understand. It can help anyone with reading or comprehension difficulties, including those with learning disabilities, learning difficulties and also people for whom English is not their first language and is classed as a 'reasonable adjustment' under the Equality Act (2010).

"I can't read very well. When I was in prison I could never understand the forms and information or read any letters. Getting help with my paperwork and bills on the outside is what helped me to stop offending and start my new life."

(Quote from a member of the Working for Justice group)

Examples of Easy Read

Click on the area you are interested in to see lists of Easy Read examples. If you decide to design your own document you may wish to consult with the Working for Justice group also.

If you have any examples of Easy Read documents used in the criminal justice system that you are happy to share to promote good practice, please send them to tracy.hammond@keyring.org

Police
Courts
Liaison and Diversion
Prison and Parole
Healthcare in Prison
Probation
Other

Accessing Easy Read images

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

You can access a bank of free Easy Read images by registering at the following address: easy on the i (Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust)

Autism Hampshire and Hampshire Police Constabulary

Autism Hampshire and Hampshire Police Constabulary have developed a series of Easy Read Widgit symbol sheets specifically for use in custody. If you are interested in purchasing these sheets for your constabulary, please see this link: Easy Read Widgit symbols

EasyHealth.org

Easy Health have a website full of Easy Read leaflets for different types of healthcare conditions.

CHANGE

The CHANGE picture bank is available on a credit system.

Guides on how to produce Easy Read

You can also download a free guide to developing your own Easy Read documents from CHANGE: How to Make Information Accessible.

Mencap have an Easy Read guide called Am I making myself clear? which you can download from here.

NHS England have now produced Easy Read standards for Health and Social Care organisations producing information for the public. More information can be found at: Accessible Information Standard.

Commissioning an Easy Read document

If you would rather commission Easy Read versions of documents, forms, signs, etc. you can contact the following organisations:-

CHANGE, Photo-symbols, and Inspired Services.

Some of these organisations also provide training days on how to produce your own documents. You can also buy 'bundles' of images for various topics, one-off images or even their whole catalogue depending on your requirements.

For more information on any of the above work please contact: tracy.hammond@keyring.org