Royal commission told of ‘heartbreaking’ abuse faced by women with disability

Alarming statistics about the violence and abuse experienced by women and girls with disability have been laid bare for a Commonwealth inquiry, including increased reports of strangulation during the pandemic.

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Topics:
Disability Royal Commission, Gender, violence, Abuse and Neglect

Author:
Nas Campanella

Source:
ABC News

Date published:
Thu 14th Oct, 2021