When working with a woman with disability who is experiencing violence, it is important to support her in a safe and culturally sensitive way. This resource outlines the best practice response to violence against women with disabilities and provides a list of services that can help.
Women with disabilities experience the same forms of violence as other women, such as physical, sexual, psychological, technological or financial abuse. However, they can also experience specific disability-based violence. Some examples of disability-based violence are:
- Taking a wheel off a wheelchair
- Threats of institutionalisation
- Denial of communication aids
- Denial of medication or being overmedicated
- Denial of food and water
- Denial of support services
- Rough handling by support workers
- Physical and chemical restraint
- Not being allowed access to own money
This resource includes:
- Family Violence Response for Women with Disabilities Guide
- Family Violence Response for Women with Disabilities – A quick guide to safely managing disclosures
Download guide and quick reference (off-site)
- Topics:
- Gender, violence, Abuse and Neglect
- Author:
- Women with Disability Victoria (WDV)
- Date published:
- Wed 8th Jul, 2020