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An exploratory study of the knowledge of personal safety skills among children with developmental disabilities and their parents
- Authors:
- MILLER Hannah L., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 30(2), 2017, pp.290-300.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Background: This study assessed the knowledge of personal safety skills among children with developmental disabilities and their parents' perceptions of children's knowledge. Method: This exploratory study examined the mental health records of 37 children with developmental disabilities referred for an abuse risk reduction group in a community mental health setting. Qualitative analysis of children's responses to questions about personal safety skills (knowledge related to physical development and personal safety, an appropriate and inappropriate touch and safety skills to respond to an inappropriate touch) indicated participants' varied and inconsistent levels of knowledge. Results: Consistent with the literature, the results indicate risk factors for sexual abuse among children with developmental disabilities, including children's difficulty distinguishing between an appropriate and inappropriate touch and the lack of knowledge regarding appropriate venues for disclosing an inappropriate touch. Among parents, a lack of certainty regarding their children's knowledge and the ability to keep themselves safe was identified. Conclusion: Results support the need for education about personal safety for children with developmental disabilities and their families. (Publisher abstract)
A systematic review of the effectiveness of interventions to prevent and respond to violence against persons with disabilities
- Authors:
- MIKTON Christopher, MAGUIRE Holly, SHAKESPEARE Tom
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 29(17), 2014, pp.3207-3226.
- Publisher:
- Sage
A systematic review to appraise the quality of, and synthesize the evidence for the effectiveness of interventions to prevent and mitigate the consequences of interpersonal violence against people with all types of disabilities. The method used consisted of searches of eleven electronic databases, hand searches of three journals, scanning of reference lists of review articles, contact with experts, appraisal of risk of bias using the Quality Assessment Tool for Quantitative Studies, and narrative synthesis of results. This resulted in 736 titles being identified, 10 of which met the inclusion criteria and 6 and 2 addressed people with intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities, respectively. Only one was from a low- and middle-income country. All studies received a weak rating on the quality assessment tool and none could be considered effective after taking risk of bias into account. In sum, the current evidence base offers little guidance to policy makers, program commissioners, and persons with disabilities for selecting interventions. More and higher quality research is required, particularly from low- and middle-income countries and on other forms of disability such as physical impairments, sensory impairments, and mental health conditions. (Edited publisher abstract)
Child physical punishment, injury and abuse (part two)
- Authors:
- WATKINS Dianne, COUSINS Judy
- Journal article citation:
- Community Practitioner, 78(9), September 2005, pp.318-321.
- Publisher:
- Community Practitioners' and Health Visitors' Association
This article introduces the microtheoretical factors that contribute to child physical punishment and its relationship with child physical injuries and abuse. the focus is on parental and child influences, lifestyle factors and socialisation of parents. It will integrate macrotheroretical factors and microtheroretical factors into a framework for the prevention of child physical injury and abuse based on an ecological model.
Facing the possibility: supporting managers in preventing and handling abuse allegations against staff
- Authors:
- BAILEY Gill, KITSON Deborah
- Publisher:
- Association for Residential Care
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 159p.
- Place of publication:
- Chesterfield
Abuse of people with a learning disability can occur by members of staff in residential services. This book informs staff of residential services the risks and provides staff training, information and advice. In particular it examines prevention measures for such abuse.
Bridging the gap: child protection work with children with multiple disabilities
- Authors:
- MARCHANT Ruth, PAGE Marcus
- Publisher:
- National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 45p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Looks at the child protection needs of children with disabilities, goes on to detail when and how to investigate, and includes chapters on conducting the interview. Also contains sections on therapeutic work and preventative work.
The effectiveness of a computer-based safety programme for children with severe learning difficulties
- Authors:
- LEE Deborah, McGEE Anna, UNGAR Simon
- Journal article citation:
- Child Abuse Review, 10(3), May 2001, pp.198-209.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This study reports the findings of a research study into the development of a safety programme for those with severe and complex learning difficulties. A full description of the study was reported in Lee et al. ([1998]). The aims of the study were twofold. The research was intended to fill the prevailing gap in appropriate prevention materials designed for those with severe learning difficulties. Attention was paid to the medium through which such concepts were taught and it was proposed that multimedia technology might circumvent the problems encountered when introducing personal safety to this group. The second aim was to extend knowledge of developmental concepts towards a practical and applied programme to teach safety skills. As this research involved the design and implementation of a personal safety programme for those with severe learning difficulties, the general hypothesis was that after completion of the programme, the experimental group would be significantly more able to respond to the interview vignettes. An examination of the participants' level of authority reasoning related to their performance on the safety interview was also undertaken.
Institutional abuse: perspectives across the life course
- Editors:
- STANLEY Nicky, MANTHORPE Jill, PENHALE Bridget
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 242p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Brings together a number of different accounts of institutional abuse from academics and researchers. Uses a life course perspective and looks at four areas: children, adults with learning difficulties, adults with mental health problems, and older people. Each section includes a critical overview, analysis of current research and a chapter reporting on users' experiences of abuse. Aims to develop an understanding of how institutional abuse can be prevented and survivors' needs can be met.
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.
HIV-AIDS: a social work perspective
- Editors:
- BAMFORD Margaret, GAITLEY Roger, MILLER Riva
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
- Publication year:
- 1988
- Pagination:
- 125p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Birmingham
An introduction to HIV_AIDS for social workers, and guidelines for counselling those affected. Includes the Kensington and Chelsea SSD guidelines for care of people with AIDS.