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Project

Victims Project - Assisting Crime Victims with Disabilities Project

Center:

AR-University of Arkansas Partners, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2025

Contact Information:

Melanie Thornton
[email protected]
501-291-3217

Project Description:

The goal of this project is a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach to improving the criminal justice system's response to violent crimes, and addressing the needs of underserved populations, including people with disabilities. Through these activities: 1. Development of guides and protocols with a statewide multidisciplinary team. 2. Co-advocacy with other organizations to support crime victims. 3. Training and technical assistance. This project serves crime victims with disabilities through a training and coadvocacy initiative.

Keyword(s):

Violence, Justice, Crime Victim, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence

Core Function(s):

Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training, Other Direct/Model Services

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities, Other

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

Funding Source:

Federal

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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