Violence and Abuse against People with Disabilities: Experiences, Barriers and Prevention Strategies

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Article Publication Date:

11/12/2004

Summary:

Paying personal assistance services (PAS) providers competitive wages and offering them benefits is one of the keys to stopping abuse of people with disabilities by their PAS workers, according to a report from the Center on Self-Determination Oregon Institute on Disability and Development. The report details a leading list of strategies for assisting individuals with disabilities to prevent and stop violence.

Article Author:

Powers, Ph.D., Laurie E.; Oschwald, Ph.D., Mary

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Types/Tools:

Reports

Populations:

Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities; Physical Disabilities; Direct Care Workforce

Sources:

Center on Self-Determination

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