Jewish Physically Challenged Survivors of Sexual Violence

Jewish Physically Challenged Survivors of Sexual Violence

It is estimated that children with disabilities are 4 to 10 times more vulnerable to sexual abuse than their non-disabled peers (National Resource Center on Child Sexual Abuse, 1992)

If you know of any resources for Jewish individuals who are physically challenged and are survivors of childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault and or sexual harassment, please forward the information to The Awareness Center.  

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Disclaimer: Inclusion in this website does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement. Individuals must decide for themselves if the resources meet their own personal needs.

Table of Contents:

1. Prevalence of Violence Against Women with Disabilities  (02/01/1998)
2. Sexual Victimization of Individuals with Disabilities (01/01/2000)
3. All Agreed the Retarded Woman Was Raped: Case Closed - Victim's ability to testify in doubt (06/10/2001)
4. Abuse and Neglect of Children with Disabilities (06/19/2003)

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