Provides valuable information for victims of abuse, physicians, women's shelters and centers for independent living working with women with disabilities who have been abused.
Information on the abuse and neglect of children with cognitive, intellectual and developmental disabilities and how to help prevent and report abuse.
Addressing the long-neglected needs of crime victims with disabilities is the focus of a new partnership announced today by the National Council on Disability, the Association of University Centers on Disabilities, and the National Center for Victims of Crime. The ultimate goal of this partnership is to foster greater public awareness about crime victims with disabilities and to forge a national commitment to better serve this particularly vulnerable population.
Handbook from the U.S. Department of Justice provides information to law enforcement officers regarding how to assist crime victims who have a disability.
The National Council on Disability (NCD) is gathering public input for a study of emerging issues and trends affecting the lives of people with disabilities. Information gathered will be used in the development of NCD's next annual progress report to the President and Congress, National Disability Policy: A Progress Report, which is required by Section 401(b) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Please send your input by September 15, 2009. Comments can be emailed to ncd@ncd.gov. Type "Emerging Trends" in the subject line. This link opens a Word document.
Brochure from the U.S. Department of Justice written for victim assistance providers who want to learn more about serving victims of crime who have disabilities. Document is in .pdf format.
A portal to the crime reports compiled by the Federal Bureau of Investigations, including hate crimes which, since 1994, has included crimes motivated by a bias against the victim's disability.
Web site provides valuable resources and information addressing issues related to crimes against people with disabilities.
Includes indepth articles and information on upcoming events and funding opportunities.
Articles and resources related to abuse and violence against women and people with disabilities.
Information from the U.S. Department of Justice regarding working with victims of crime who have disabilities.
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