Exploitation of Persons with Disabilities
Note:
AdvocateWeb's focus is on (primarily sexual) abuse/exploitation
perpetrated by professionals in positions of power, authority, or
trust. This abuse spans many different professions, such as medical,
mental health, clergy, counselors, law enforcement, teachers,
coaches, caregivers, etc. We have been doing work recently
with some groups who provide services to persons with disabilities,
and it is evident that some of the abuse that is done to those with
disabilities is ironically done by the professionals who have been
entrusted to help them. Thus there is indeed an overlap in this area
of concern with the concerns of AdvocateWeb. Since we are a
leading resource on the Internet regarding the topic of abuse by
professionals, it is important that we acknowledge abuse of
persons with disabilities as a special topic to not overlook.
So, we will be putting more resources on AdvocateWeb
specifically relating to these issues. If you have a
particular interest in this topic, please contact:
Coordinator of Disability Resources
Wendie Abramson, LMSW
wendie.abramson@advocateweb.org
Terri Stellar (Assistant)
terri.stellar@advocateweb.org
Wendie and Terri will be coordinating
the compilation and upkeep of current
information on the topic of exploitation and abuse of persons with
disabilities.
Email Discussion Group
We have set up an email discussion group for people who are doing
advocacy or research work on this topic. If you would like to
be involved, contact hope@advocateweb.org.
Links
- Sexual Violence and
Persons with Disabilities
by Wendie H. Abramson, LMSW, Lee Ann Cameron, LSW,
and Cema Mastroleo, M.Ed.
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Austin
SafePlace - Disabilities Services ASAP
- Beyond
Abuse: Treatment Approaches for People With Disabilities
by Virginia Focht-New, MSN, RN
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Child Abuse and Neglect Disability Outreach Project Library
- MINCAVA
Disabilities and Violence Resources
- Paddy's
God Squad
- Violence
and Abuse in the Lives of People with Disabilities
By Dr. Gregor Wolbring (1994)
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IMPACT
- Feature Issue on Violence Against Women with Developmental or
Other Disabilities
Published by the Institute on Community Integration (UAP) and
the Research and Training Center on Community Living, College of
Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota, Volume
13, Number 3, Fall 2000.
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University of Iowa - Disability
Resource Library
The University of Iowa offers a Disability
Resource Library with some materials available on sexual abuse.
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Overview of Abuse of People with Developmental Disabilities
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Western Law Center on Disability Rights
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J.P. Das Developmental Disabilities Centre – Violence, Abuse and
Disability
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Disability Resources
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The National Women’s Health Information Center
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Pacer Center- Let’s Prevent Abuse
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National Center for Injury Prevention and Control – Sexual
Violence Against People with Disabilities
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Sexual Abuse Survivors Support Year-Round, Inc.
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University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities for
the State of Illinois
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The Chicago Children's Advocacy Center
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National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect
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Violence Against Women Online Resources
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Deaf Women Against Violence
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Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services
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Center for Research on Women with Disabilities
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National Children's Advocacy Center
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The Ann Craft Trust
The Ann Craft Trust is an organisation
concerned with facilitating the protection of all adults and
children with learning disabilities who are vulnerable to abuse.
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Office for Victims of Crime - Working with Victims of Crime with
Disabilities
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Women with Disabilities Australia
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Ending Violence
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Women with Disabilities Violence Prevention Guide
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Developmental Disabilities and the Criminal Justice System
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Communities Against Rape & Abuse
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National Association of Protection and Advocacy Systems
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Respond
Challenging vulnerability and sexual abuse in the
lives of people with learning disabilities (a
U.K. resource)
Do you know some good web links to add to this list?
Let
us know!
webmaster@advocateweb.org
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