Legal
UPWSA has a legal team ready to consult with your family regarding legal issues that arise, including guardianship, special needs trusts, DCFS issues, and any criminal law matters.
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PWS Alert Card for Law Enforcement
A card that can be printed and kept in a wallet or purse and shared with teachers, group home staff and others to hand to police when they become involved in a situation. The card will give them a quick understanding of PWS and how it impacts behaviors, which should result in better management of the situation.
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PWS Full Explanation for Law Enforcement
A more thorough review of PWS and its impacts on an individual, including the behaviors that likely resulted in police involvement. Includes tips for police when working with someone with PWS in a crisis situation.
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Explanation of Conditions That Could Give an Appearance of Child Abuse
A document to provide law enforcement which explains why food is kept locked-up in the home, the tendency to elope and skin picking scars.
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