When Justice Sleeps: Violence and Abuse Against the Developmentally Disabled

Apr 14, 2013

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2. Today's Presentation. Describe the extent and nature of the problemExplain why persons with mental retardation (MR) and developmental disabilities (DD) have high risks for abuse and crime victimizationDiscuss what can be done to address problemI am not addressing crime perpetrators, although many issues are similar.

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When Justice Sleeps: Violence and Abuse Against the Developmentally Disabled

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Presentation Transcript

Violence Against Women in the Military

DV 101: What you need to know.

Abuse / Violence Unit : The Vicious Cycle, Child’s Potential Need for Protection, &amp; Reporting Child Abuse

Outcomes of Child Abuse: Increased Risk for Experiencing Violence in Adulthood

Child Abuse and Neglecting

Developmental prevention of youth sexual violence and abuse

Violence in Media

Restorative Justice and Sexual Violence: exploring the possibilities

Child Abuse Services Team “ C.A.S.T.”

Workplace Violence and Other Unsafe Conditions

The Community and Violence

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Youth Violence Prevention

FAMILY VIOLENCE AND CHILD ABUSE UNDER AUSTRALIA’S FAMILY LAW ACT 1975 (Cth)

Canadian Observatory on the Justice System’s Response to Intimate Partner Violence

HOW SEXUAL VIOLENCE CAN IMPACT OUR LIVES

Chapter 5

The Link Between Animal Abuse and Family Violence October 2014

War and Violence

Youth sexual violence and abuse

National Health Collaborative on Violence and Abuse | Briefing

Abuse / Violence Unit : The Vicious Cycle, Child’s Potential Need for Protection, & Reporting Child Abuse