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I can get through it
- Authors:
- HOLLINS Sheila, HORROCKS Christiana, SINASON Valerie
- Publishers:
- Gaskell, St. George's Hospital Medical School
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 34p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This picture book illustrates the story of a woman with learning disabilities whose life is suddenly disturbed by an act of sexual abuse. From enjoying herself with her friends, she turns into an angry, aggressive person. She throws food and crockery, wets the bed and tears her clothes off. She has nightmares and finds it hard to sleep. She cannot stop thinking about the man. No-one can understand what has happened until she meets a counsellor. Through weekly talking treatment she becomes able to show what has happened. Through the support of her home, friends and therapy she becomes able to speak, and slowly the painful memory of the man fades. In the end the woman is able to sleep again and wake up to enjoy a new day. This book is aimed at people with learning disabilities to help them deal with sexual abuse. The meaning of the story is clear from the pictures, but words are also provided at the end of the book for readers or carers who want a ready-made story. The book provides advice for carers on how to use the book together with the person they are supporting.
Voice UK: support for people with learning disabilities who have been abused
- Author:
- HORROCKS Christiana
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 2(4), November 2000, pp.36-38.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This paper describes the work of Voice UK, one of the country's leading support organisations in the field of abuse of adults with learning disabilities. The organisation's director outlines the scale and scope of the task facing Voice, it aims, priorities and achievements.