Publisher's Synopsis
This report includes a survey of literature concerning the abuse of children and adults who have disabilities, and discusses the problem of addressing abuse when a society is reluctant to acknowledge its existence. Interviews with disabled people who suffered abuse in childhood and adulthood give a personal view and emphasize the need for multiple approaches to communication. The findings suggest that disabled people are more vulnerable to abuse than others, but it is more likely to go unnoticed owing to the assumption that it is less common. There are recommendations for future action which should be of interest to all those who work with disabled children and adults.
