Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Violence against women with disabilities
Other Titles:	Violence and victims
Authors:	Martin, Angela Patchak-Schuster, Pam Potter, Linda Milberger, Sharon Israel, Nathaniel LeRoy, Barbara
Keywords:	Advocacy;Community education;Early intervention;Disability;Risk factors
Population:	People with disability
Year:	2003
Publisher:	Springer Publishing
Citation:	18 (5), October 2003
Notes:	This article describes the US study that looked at risk factors for violence among a sample of women with physical disabilities. It found that 100 (56%) of the 177 women in the study indicated a history of abuse. Of the women who reported abuse, most had experienced multiple abuse with the abusers being their male partners. It also found that only a small proportion sought and received help. Women stated that they did not seek help because: they felt they could handle it themselves; of the availability of other sources of support; they were unaware of where to go; they felt embarrassed; they felt guilty about being a burden; they were fearful that the abuser could come after them; they had a fear of not being believed; and to a lesser extent, there was a concern that the shelter would lack appropriate accommodations. Suggested interventions strategies include: advocacy activities for women with disabilities; activities with schools; activities to prevent violence from partner and caregiver; and community awareness activities
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/12454
ISSN:	0886-6708
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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