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Product

Lived Experiences of Eight Sexual Violence and Abuse Survivors

Center:

AZ-Sonoran UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2023

Contact Information:

Lynne Tomasa
[email protected]
520-626-0442

Product Description:

This is a two-year research project on sexual violence against persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and autism. The contributions of this project impact diverse stakeholders and include a) value of lived experiences, b) awareness about reporting systems, b) impact of short- and long-term trauma, d) need for trainings, and e) challenges with systems that support the vulnerable.

Keyword(s):

sexual violence, abuse, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, autism

Product/Publication Type(s):

Conference presentations and posters presented

Target Audience:

Consumers/Families, Professionals, Policymakers, Students

Alternative Format:

To Obtain Copies (URL or Email):

[email protected]

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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