Women With Disabilities’ Experience With Physical and Sexual Abuse: A Review of the Literature and Implications for the Field

While studies suggest that the rate of abuse of women with disabilities is similar or higher compared to the general population, there continues to be a lack of attention to this issue. Women with disabilities are at particularly high risk of abuse, both through typical forms of violence (physical,...

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Published in:Trauma, violence & abuse violence & abuse, 2012-01, Vol.13 (1), p.15-29
Main Authors: Plummer, Sara-Beth, Findley, Patricia A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abuse
Adult abuse & neglect
Caregivers
Dependency (Psychology)
Disabled Persons - psychology
Disabled Persons - statistics & numerical data
Domestic Violence - statistics & numerical data
Emotional Abuse
Female
Females
Humans
Literature Reviews
Mobility Limitation
People with disabilities
Physically Handicapped
Prevalence
Risk
Sex crimes
Sex Offenses - psychology
Sex Offenses - statistics & numerical data
Sexual Abuse
Social Isolation - psychology
Violence
Violence - statistics & numerical data
Women
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Summary:While studies suggest that the rate of abuse of women with disabilities is similar or higher compared to the general population, there continues to be a lack of attention to this issue. Women with disabilities are at particularly high risk of abuse, both through typical forms of violence (physical, sexual, and emotional) and those that target one’s disability. In an effort to highlight the need for increased attention to this issue, this article reviews the current peer-reviewed research in this field. The authors outline recommendations for future research goals and provide implications for research, practice, and policy.
ISSN:1524-8380
1552-8324
DOI:10.1177/1524838011426014