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Sexual abuse in adults with learning disabilities. Part 1: a review of the literature
- Author:
- FENWICK Annabelle
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 22(2), 1994, pp.53-56.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Reviews current research literature on sexual abuse and focuses on those issues of particular relevance to adults with learning disabilities. The application of these findings to clinical investigations of sexual abuse are discussed in the second article.
Lost in the system: acknowledging the sexual abuse of adults with learning disabilities
- Author:
- BROWN Hilary
- Journal article citation:
- Care in Place the International Journal of Networks and Community, 1(2), June 1994, pp.145-157.
The sexual abuse of adults with learning disabilities has in recent years, emerged as an issue in services and clear patterns are emerging as to the type and circumstances of people who abuse. However, while the characteristics of the abuse which is emerging is a matter of agreement, studies vary widely in the amount of abuse acknowledged at different levels within the system. Partial and selective acknowledgement of sexual abuse in the lives of people with learning disabilities adds up to as serious lack of competence on the part of service agencies and a significant breach in the protection which should be afforded to vulnerable citizens. Calls on staff to 'take notice of ' this knowledge as services become increasingly devolved and deregulated within the so-called 'mixed economy of care'.
Sexual abuse of adults with learning difficulties: findings
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Place of publication:
- York
Sexual abuse of adults with learning difficulties is a significant problem which requires collaboration between agencies if it is to be properly recognised and responded to, according to a recent study across the South East Thames Regional Health Authority by Hilary Brown, Vicky Turk, and June Stein.
Sexual abuse and people with learning difficulties: developing access to community services
- Author:
- SIMPSON David
- Publisher:
- Family Planning Association
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 25p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Short paper describing a project that set out to help specialists working in community based services to become more able to respond appropriately to people with learning difficulties.
Practice issues in sexuality and learning disabilities
- Editor:
- CRAFT Ann
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 277p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Designed as a practical guide for all those who work in services for people with learning difficulties. Includes chapters on: understanding and responding to difficult sexual behaviour; sex education in a multiracial society; sexual abuse of people with learning difficulties; HIV/AIDS and safe sex; enhancing parenting skills; and a case study of work with a pregnant woman with severe learning difficulties.