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Understanding the Experience of Crime Victims with Disabilities and Deaf Victims
Journal of Policy Practice (2011)
  • Beckie Child, Portland State University
  • Mary Oschwald, Portland State University
  • Mary Ann Curry, Oregon Health & Science University
  • Rosemary B. Hughes
  • Laurie E. Powers, Portland State University
Abstract

An anonymous audio computer-assisted self-interview (A-CASI) designed to increase awareness of abuse was completed by 305 women with diverse disabilities. Data were also collected about lifetime and past year abuse; perpetrator risk characteristics; facilitators and barriers to disclosing abuse; abuse disclosure to a health provider, case manager, or police officer; and whether a health provider had ever discussed abuse or personal safety. A total of 276 (90%) women reported abuse, 208 (68%) reported abuse within the past year. Women who reported the most abuse experiences in the past year and the most dangerous perpetrators endorsed fewer facilitators and more barriers, but were also more likely to have ever disclosed abuse. Only 15% reported that a health provider had ever discussed abuse and personal safety.

Keywords
  • Crime Victims -- psychology -- United States,
  • Disabled Persons,
  • Law enforcement -- United States -- Case Studies
Publication Date
2011
Publisher Statement
Copyright (2011) Taylor & Francis
Citation Information
Beckie Child, Mary Oschwald, Mary Ann Curry, Rosemary B. Hughes, et al.. "Understanding the Experience of Crime Victims with Disabilities and Deaf Victims" Journal of Policy Practice Vol. 26 Iss. 11 (2011)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/laurie_powers/15/