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VOICES. IGNORED. Sexual Assault of People With. Developmental Disabilities. People with Developmental Disabilities:. A Unique Population. w legal term w mental and/or physical impairment resulting in functional limitations w autism, epilepsy, mental retardation, and cerebral palsy.

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  1. VOICES IGNORED Sexual Assault of People With Developmental Disabilities

  2. People with Developmental Disabilities: A Unique Population wlegal term wmental and/or physical impairment resulting in functional limitations wautism, epilepsy, mental retardation, and cerebral palsy

  3. People with Developmental Disabilities: A Unique Population wdefinition can excludepeople who have functional limitations wlaws protect people whohave limited capacities,whether or not they fitdefinition

  4. The Scope of the Problem: The Statistics w70–90% are sexually abused w80-90% have trust-based relationship with abusers w44% of abusers disability services providers

  5. People with Developmental Disabilities: Special Vulnerabilities wlimited communication wtaught unconditionalobedience wsocially isolated and inexperienced

  6. People with Developmental Disabilities: Special Vulnerabilities wcaregivers are perpetrators wneed for physical assistanceleads to greater physicalaccess wlimited resources and skillsto report crime

  7. The Link of Trust: Dynamics of Assault w88–90% male wusually trusted as caregivers, family, or peers w“predators” or “corrupted” woften fired but not reported

  8. The Link of Trust: Dynamics of Assault wperpetrators look for easy opportunities wmotivated by the desire for power and control

  9. The Biggest Challenge: Underreporting wdenial wfear of losing home or shelter if caregiver is reported wunable to recognize exploitation

  10. Sexual Abuse Indicators: A Cry for Help wchanges in eating/sleeping patterns wemotional outbursts near specific places or people; uncontrolled crying wsocial withdrawal, anxiety, depression, night terrors

  11. Sexual Abuse Indicators: A Cry for Help w aggressive/antisocial behavior w refusal to go to the bathroom w inappropriate sexual behaviors wunexplained physical injuries(from bruising to STDs…)

  12. Reporting the Crime: Disclosures w misleading language w proper names for body parts w proper names for sexual acts wother “odd” reports

  13. Reporting the Crime: Investigations w report to law enforcement w request a victim assistant w assistance with communication wphysical exams

  14. Moving Forward: Assisting the Victim wunderstand effects of trauma w work with the counseling community w understand victimcompensation process w navigating the criminal prosecution system

  15. Crime Prevention: Institutions wthorough background checks on service providers wmonitor visits and activities wcheck IDs and monitor time spent in rooms wkeep doors open

  16. Crime Prevention: Education wpersonal safety and sexuality training wreview attitudes about compliance widentify “safe” people wRing of Safety and Circles curriculum

  17. Crime Prevention: Report Crimes weveryone is part of the solution wreport these crimes to law enforcement immediately

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