Violence Against Women with Disabilities

2012

Females who have developmental disabilities and have been victims of domestic violence have been underserved throughout Alaska. The main goal of Alaskans Speak Up is to provide training to women with disabilities and family members to increase awareness, outreach, and appropriate responses for women with disabilities who have been victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking. The project conducts a widespread training, outreach, and technical assistance campaign across the state to increase: 1) provider ability to recognize symptoms of victimization, 2) access and satisfaction with victim services, 3) awareness of victims rights and choices, 4) risk reduction skills, 5) knowledge of the criminal justice system, and 6) to promote the dignity of women with disabilities. Our training model has reached over 2,000 disability service and domestic violence personnel, individuals with disabilities, and family members.

Alaska, females, women, disabilities, victims, domestic violence

Training Trainees, Performing Technical Assistance and/or Training, Developing & Disseminating Information

Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers

Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Urban, Specific Groups

State

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