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Making a statement: an exploratory study of barriers facing women with an intellectual disability when making a statement about sexual assault to police
- Authors:
- KEILTY Jennifer, CONNELLY Georgina
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 16(2), March 2001, pp.273-291.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Many women with intellectual disability become the victims of sexual assault. This qualitative Australian study looks at the barriers that arise at the crucial first step toward the prosecution of a complaint - making a statement to the police. The study's findings demonstrate a need for greater awareness within the police service of police policies and procedures, and legislation, as well as greater co-operation between the police service and other organisations, which have an impact on the lives of women with intellectual disability.