Combating Violence and Abuse of People with Disabilities: A Call to Action

By: Nancy M. Fitzsimons

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Synopsis: This book is written for and is about people with all types of disabilities-- physical, sensory (vision or hearing), intellectual, and mental health. The focus is on adults with disabilities, not children. Although much of the information applies to children with disabilities, this book is written using the research and literature about adults with disabilities. The resources provided are adult focused. The ideas for combating violence and abuse are geared toward adults. This book addresses abuse of both men and women with disabilities. However, it is important to know that the majority of research and writing on this issue is about women with disabilities. So far, very little emphasis has been placed on understanding abuse of men with disabilities. This book is also written for all of the people who support or provide services to people with disabilities. When victims need supports and services to increase their independence, disability services professionals play an important part. In short, many professionals, along with family members and friends, need to take action.

Book Quality:: Excellent
Book Size:: 240 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781598570014
Publisher:: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.
Date of Addition:: 03/08/21
Copyrighted By:: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Disability-Related, Social Studies, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics
Submitted By:: Worth Trust
Proofread By:: Worth Trust
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.