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Having someone to help
- Author:
- BOND Henrietta
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 30.10.97, 1997, p.23.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Knowing where to go to get help is vital when dealing with people with learning difficulties who have been sexually abused. Interviews an organisation that provides this specialised support.
The trouble with kids: an account of problems experienced with local children by people with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- WHITTELL Bridget, RAMCHARAN Paul
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 28(1), March 2000, pp.21-24.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Recent research carried out in North Wales which has been funded by the Wales Office for Research and Development has focused attention on the everyday lives of a small number of people with learning disabilities living in the community. Although many positive stories and experiences have emerged, negative incidents of abuse and victimisation have also been experienced by the majority of participants. This article concentrates on incidents of abuse and victimisation which have involved children as the perpetrators, drawing upon the experiences of a married couple who participated in this research.
Violence and abuse in the lives of people with disabilities: the end of silent acceptance
- Author:
- SOBSEY Dick
- Publisher:
- Paul H. Brookes
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 466p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Baltimore, MD
Looks at the nature of abuse of people with disabilities and why it occurs. Goes on to deal with: detecting instances where abuse may be occurring; identifying important risk factors of abuse; combating abuse by altering specific social conditions; helping to heal the consequences of abuse; and ending the harmful violence cycle within which people with disabilities can become trapped.
Abuse of children and adults with disabilities
- Author:
- WESTCOTT Helen L
- Publisher:
- National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 60p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Research report. Outlines the study method, provides details about the interviewees and goes on to describe the findings of the study. Discusses these, and where appropriate relates them to existing research, practice and policy literature. Draws conclusions and makes recommendations.
The mentally retarded person as a victim of maltreatment
- Authors:
- VERDUGO M.A., BERMEJO B.G.
- Journal article citation:
- Aggression and Violent Behavior, 2(2), Summer 1997, pp.143-165.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Throughout history, disabled people have been an especially vulnerable group to maltreatment practices. This article reviews the main conclusions drawn from recent publications on the maltreatment of people with learning difficulties. Goes on to consider whether learning difficulties are the cause or the consequence of maltreatment, the vulnerability factors related to disability, and the main risk situations. Presents reflections from more specific studies, such as the relationship between sexual abuse and learning difficulties; and proposes some current prevention and treatment strategies.
Witnessing, nurturing, protecting: therapeutic responses to sexual abuse of people with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- CORBETT Alan, COTTIS Tamsin, MORRIS Stephen
- Publisher:
- David Fulton
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 112p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Focuses on the long term consequences of sexual abuse experienced by people with learning difficulties and highlights practical and creative responses that facilitate healing and recovery. Uses case examples to illustrate models and therapy practice and looks at the following: identifying vulnerability; strategies for providing support; long term consequences and effects of sexual abuse; responding to disclosure; resources; creative work techniques; and support for workers.
Sexual abuse and exploitation of children and adults with mental retardation and other handicaps
- Authors:
- THARINGER Deborah, HORTON Connie Burrows, MILLEA Susan
- Journal article citation:
- Child Abuse and Neglect, 14(3), 1990, pp.301-312.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Summarises current knowledge on the incidence, prevalence and nature of sexual abuse of people with mental handicap, the effects and discusses possible therapeutic intervention.