‘Shocking’ abuse of Victorians with disabilities

In investigating the abuse of disabled people, Victorian Ombudsman Deborah Glass found a system where process rates above the needs and human rights of people.

We must support the independence and decision making of people with disability, and never more steadfastly than when they make allegations of abuse.
We must support the independence and decision making of people with disability, and never more steadfastly than when they make allegations of abuse.

 

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Topics:
Human Rights, violence, Abuse and Neglect

Author:
Deborah Glass

Source:
The Age

Date published:
Tue 12th Jan, 2016