Disability Without Abuse Blog

A Guide on Responding to Suspected Abuse of People with Developmental Disabilities  Ten Tips for Parents or Family Members whose Loved One Receives School, Residential, Transportation, Day Program, Vocational, or Other Direct or Support Services  By Nora Baladerian, Ph.D. Write to Dr. Baladerian at 1. Know and believe that abuse can happen to your…

See http://www.ncd.gov/newsroom/publications/2007/pdf/05‐21‐07_jointstatement_crime.pdf 1.  Children with a reported disability are ______ percent more likely to be victims of maltreatment than children with no reported disability. a) Close to 5%    b) Close to 25% c) Close to 70%     d) Close to 90% 2. Women with developmental disabilities are at a _______ greater risk of sexual…