The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) Community Protection program provides 24-hour-supervision of people with developmental disabilities who have committed crimes and served their prison time; exhibited inappropriate behaviors in public or are suspected of crimes but are determined to be incapable of participating in trials.
Their disabilities include mental retardation, autism, epilepsy, cerebral palsy and Down syndrome.
There are approximately 470 people in the Community Protection program. They live in communities throughout Washington.
Learn more about the Community Protection Program.
