Disability
This section contains information and specific strategies and methods aimed at reducing sexual harm among people with a disability.
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Results from national Aotearoa New Zealand survey showing people with disabilities experience higher rates of partner violence and non-partner violence. https://www.ajpmonline.org/article/S0749-3797(21)00230-0/fulltext
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Strong and safe communities – effective interventions for adult victims of sexual violence. (Ministry of Women's Affairs report on workshop for stakeholders with disabilities, 2007.) Discusses the challenges and concerns those with disabilities have. http://women.govt.nz/sites/public_files/stakeholder-workshop-for-people-with-disabilities-191008.pdf
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Supporting Sexual Assault Survivors With Disabilities. (California Coalition Against Sexual Assault, 2010.) http://www.calcasa.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Survivors-with-Disabilities.pdf
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US National Council on Disability report, (2018.) Highlights the need to incorporate vulnerable groups and those with disabilities into policies, significantly in relation to sexual abuse. https://ncd.gov/sites/default/files/NCD_Not_on_the_Radar_Accessible_01292018.pdf
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Fullpower Healthy Relationships. Developed by the Empowerment Trust with and for teens and adults with disabilities, including practical tools to build resilience and to prevent bullying, violence and abuse. Workbooks, posters, animated stories and a facilitator guide are provided along with a version for the visually impaired. https://empowermenttrust.nz/fullpower/intro/