Web resource:	http://www.whv.org.au/static/files/assets/b65a06fd/influencing_change_final_version.pdf
Type:	Electronic publication
Title:	Influencing change : a framework for the VWDN AIS to respond to violence against women with disabilities : 2007 - 2009
Authors:	Howe, Keran
Keywords:	Disability;Advocacy
Population:	People with disability
Year:	2007
Publisher:	Victorian Women With Disabilities Network
Notes:	Overview: This Australian paper addresses the issues of violence against women with disabilities and the need for government policy and services. The paper outlines a two year plan or framework developed to guide the advocacy work of the Victorian Women with Disabilities Network Advocacy Information Service. The paper provides background information, defines the issues and describes the extent of the problem of violence towards women with disabilities. Specific issues are discussed, such as: * Lack of information available to women with disabilities, especially for those with cognitive disabilities The paper discusses the role of VWDN AIS to advocate within the current policy framework, in order to influence the integration of family violence policies and strategies to address the needs of women with disabilities. Areas of influence and input include: The paper concludes with a table summarising the twelve VWDN AIS violence response strategies.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/21304
Physical description:	29 p.
Appears in Collections:	Online resource

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