Disability
This section contains information and specific strategies and methods aimed to reduce sexual violence among people with a disability.
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Fullpower Healthy Relationships was 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/
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National Council on Disability report, (US, 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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Supporting sexual assault survivors with disabilities California Coalition against Sexual Assault (2010) Recommendations on how to support those with a disability who have been through a sexual assault. http://www.calcasa.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Survivors-with-Disabilities.pdf
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Strong and safe communities – effective interventions for adult victims of sexual violence Report on workshop for stakeholders with disabilities (2007) Report discusses the challenges and concerns those with disabilities have. http://women.govt.nz/sites/public_files/stakeholder-workshop-for-people-with-disabilities-191008.pdf