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Researching policy and practice to safeguard people with intellectual disabilities from abuse: some methodological challenges
- Authors:
- NORTHWAY Ruth, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 10(3), 2013, pp.188-195.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Abuse of adults with intellectual disabilities can and does occur in many places, and as a result, many countries have instituted policies and enacted laws to address this problem. However, research concerning the impact of such policies on abuse remains largely limited to quantitative studies from the perspective of governmental or other authorities and is generally focused on one area or country. The authors highlight the need for an international research agenda that includes participatory research that both facilitates the active involvement of and investment in people with intellectual disabilities. (Edited publisher abstract)
Keeping safe and providing support: a participatory survey about abuse and people with intellectual disabilities
- Authors:
- NORTHWAY Ruth, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 10(3), 2013, pp.236-244.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
As part of a broader 3-year participatory research study, a questionnaire was distributed to 47 participants with intellectual disabilities attending an event and as a postal survey across Wales to examine what help people with intellectual disabilities feel they need to keep safe and, if they are abused, what support they need. From this, 107 (56%) usable questionnaires were returned. Respondents identified most strategies for keeping safe as being useful but were more likely to identify personal strategies rather than actions other people could take. When abuse does occur, having a trusted person to speak to and one who will believe you were viewed as the most important aspects. The authors noted that people with intellectual disabilities can identify personal safety strategies and their views and experiences should inform personal safety courses and staff training. They recommend that effective circles of support need to be developed both to protect against abuse and to provide support should it occur. (Edited publisher abstract)