Addressing the Sexual Violence Epidemic in the I/DD Community - Whole Community Connections
Project Description:
We propose a community partnership with the Rape Crisis Center of Robeson county to develop a comprehensive sexual health education curriculum
that is accessible and inclusive of students with I/DD along with a companion guide for educators for use by RCCRC community and public school
educators as well as a training program on use of the curriculum. In addition, we will develop a training for sexual assault response teams on how best to
support survivors with I/DD. Both trainings will be advertised and offered for free to community stakeholders: self advocates, family advocates, SART
members, healthcare providers, law enforcement, educators, advocacy organizations, etc. Through these efforts, we anticipate that there will be
increased capacity to provide preventive education, equitable sexual health care, and greater awareness of the need for continued efforts to address this
epidemic of sexual violence in the I/DD community across the state.
$44783 WCC
Keyword(s):
Sexual violence prevention, health equity, rural
Core Function(s):
Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training
Area of Emphasis
Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Cultural Diversity, Other - Leadership
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Territory
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Single-County
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
