Sexual abuse in adulthood: Ongoing risks for people with learning disabilities
作者:
Hilary Brown,
Vicky Turk,
期刊:
Child Abuse Review
(WILEY Available online 1994)
卷期:
Volume 3,
issue 1
页码: 26-35
ISSN:0952-9136
年代: 1994
DOI:10.1002/car.2380030106
出版商: John Wiley&Sons, Ltd
关键词: Sexual abuse;Sexual assault;Learning disability;Intellectual disabilities;Mental retardation
数据来源: WILEY
摘要:
AbstractThis paper reports findings of a 3‐year research programme into the sexual abuse of adults with learning disabilities conducted at the University of Kent. Inconsistent reporting to and by services can be seen in the results, including lack of agreed practice around consent to sexual activities between service users. Abuse is also perpetrated by staff, volunteers, family members and other known and trusted adults. Thus both definition and detection are important competencies for services to develop. Abuse reported was predominantly perpetrated by men on both women and men with learning disabilities, and the gender issues raised by tackling sexual abuse in unequal staff teams, with their male style of management and a female workforce, are considered. Outcomes of the reporting process are considered and services for adults are urged to take a more proactive stanc
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