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Project

Victimization of Persons with Disabilities

Center:

DE-Center for Disabilities Studies, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2012

Contact Information:

Beth Mineo
[email protected]
302-831-6974

Project Description:

Individuals with disabilities are disproportionately represented in the population of those who have been victims of crime. A number of related initiatives are designed to reduce crimes against people with disabilities and improve the accessibility and appropriateness of services and supports for crime victims with disabilities. One set of activities is designed to increase individuals' awareness of their vulnerability and help them learn and use strategies for self-protection. Another set of activities seeks to improve the responsiveness of the law enforcement, judicial, and community services/supports system to the needs of victims with a variety of disabilities.

Keyword(s):

domestic violence, crime prevention, communication

Core Function(s):

Performing Technical Assistance and/or Training

Area of Emphasis

Quality of Life

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, Legislators/Policy Makers

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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