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Physical abuse and childhood disability: risk and treatment factors
- Author:
- AMMERMAN Robert T.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Aggression Maltreatment and Trauma, 1(1), 1997, pp.207-224.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Several authors have hypothesised that children with disabilities are at increased risk for physical abuse. Such a finding would be consistent with current ecological models, which posit that certain child characteristics (e.g., behaviour problems) in combination with other risk factors can lead to abuse. However, the few studies conducted suggest that child characteristics play a minor role in the aetiology of abuse. This article reviews the literature linking abuse and disability as a risk factor. In addition, impediments encountered in the assessment and treatment of abused children with disabilities and their families are discussed and guidelines for practice are presented.
Gender differences in abused children with and without disabilities
- Authors:
- SOBSEY Dick, RANDALL Wade, PARRILA Rauno K.
- Journal article citation:
- Child Abuse and Neglect, 21(8), August 1997, pp.707-720.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
This article looks at the proportions of boys and girls in various categories of substantiated child abuse and whether the gender proportions differ for children with and without disabilities. Finds that more boys were physically abused and neglected, but more girls were sexually abused. Boys with disabilities, however, were over-represented in all categories of abuse. Moreover, gender proportions among abused children with disabilities differed significantly from those found among other abuse children. Several possible explanations for the observed gender and disability status interaction are discussed.
The Children (Scotland) Act 1995: regulations and guidance; volume 1; support and protection for children and their families
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Scottish Office. Social Work Services Group
- Publisher:
- Stationery Office
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 109p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Contains regulations and guidance on: promoting the welfare of children and families; planning children's services; providing information about services; providing accommodation; day care services; children and disability; protecting children; short-term refuges for children at risk of harm; and representations and complaints.
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.