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McGrath,R.,Livingston,J.,Falk,G., "Community Management of Sex Offenders With Intellectual Disabilities: Characteristics, Services, and Outcome of a Statewide Program", Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Volume 45, Number 6, 391-398, December 2007
Modell,S.,Cropp,D.,Police Officers and Disability: Perceptions and Attitudes, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Volume 45, Number 1; 60-63, February 2007
Perske,R., "Coming Out of the Darkness: America's Criminal Justice System and Persons With Intellectual Disabilities in the 20th Century", Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Volume 45, Number 3: 216-220, June 2007
Sieblink,E.,de Jong,M., Taal,E.,Roelvink,L., "Sexuality and People with Intellectual Disabilities: Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, Experiences, and Needs", Mental Retardation, Volume 44, Number 4: 282-294, August 2006
Taylor,J.,Eitle,D.,Russell,D., "Racial/Ethnic variation in the relationship between physical limitation and fear of crime: an examination of mediating and moderating factors", Deviant Behavior, 30: 144-174, 2009
Ternes,M.,Yuille,J., "Eyewitness Memory and Eyewitness Identification Performance in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities", Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 21, 519-531
Vaughn,J, Taylor,M, Parrish,S., "Are We There Yet? Screening Process for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Jail Settings", Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Volume 47, Number 1: 13-23, February 2009
Casteel,C.,Martin,SL., Smith,JB., Gurka,KK., Kupper,LL., "National Study of Physical and Sexual Assault Among Women with Disabilities", Injury Prevention 2008; 14: 87-90
Fitzsimons,N.,Sobsey,D., "Combating Violence and Abuse of People with Disabilities: A Call to Action" , Editor, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., 1st Edition, February , 2009, ISBN: 9781598570014, 220 pages
Hickson,L.,Khemka,I.,Golden,H.,Chatzistyli,A., "Profiles of Women Who Have Mental Retardation with and without a Documented History of Abuse", American Journal on Mental Retardation, Volume 113, Number 2: 133-142
Jema,L., Fugl-Meyer,KS.,Oberg,K., "On Intimacy, Sexual Activities and Exposures to Sexual Abuse among Children and Adolescents with Mobility Impairment", Foundation Acta Paediatricia 2008 97 pp. 641-646
Nixon,J., "Domestic violence and women with disabilities: Locating the issue on the periphery of social movements", Disability & Society, Volume 24, No.1, January 2009, 77-89
O'Reilly,M.,"'I didn't punch him': Parental accounts of punishing children with mental health problems", The Journal of Family Therapy, 2008, 30: 272-295
Powers,L.,Curry,M.,McNeff,E.,Saxton,M.,Powers,J.,Oschwald,M.," End the Silence: A Survey of Abuse Against Men With Disabilities", Journal of Rehabilitation, 2008, Volume 74, No. 4, 41-53
Smith,D.,Stausser,DR., "Examining the Impact of physical and sexual abuse on the employment of women with disabilities in the United States: An exploratory analysis", Disability and Rehabilitation, 30: 14, 1039-1046
Smith,D., "Disability, Gender and Intimate Partner Violence: Relationships from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System", Sex. Disabil. (2008) 26:15-28,
Wuest,J., Merrit-Gray,M.,Ford-Gilboe,M.,Lent,B.,Varcoe,C.,Campbell,J., "Chronic Pain in Women Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence", The Journal of Pain, Volume 9, Number 11, 2008: pp-1049-1057
Young,E., Heath,M.,Ashbaker,B.,Smith,B.,"Sexual Harrassment Among Students with Educational Disabilities", Remedial and Special Education, Volume 29, Number 4, August 2008, 208-221

Aiello, Denise & Capkin, Lee "Services for Disabled Victims: Elements and Standards", pgs 14-16, 1-4 Response, Fall 1984
Nosek, Margaret A. & Howland, Carol A. "Abuse and Women with Disabilities", pgs 1-8 Violence Against Women Online Resources http://new.vawnet.org/category/Main_Doc.php?docid=369 Printed on 6/19/00
Arrayan, Kari "Disability Justice Initiative Technical Report #1: Review of the Literature" ND Center for Persons with Disabilities, November 2003, pgs 1-17 Scanned Article - Arrayan 1
Arrayan, Kari "Disability Justice Initiative Technical Report #2: State-wide Survey Analysis" ND Center for Persons with Disabilities, November 2003, pgs 1-39 Scanned Article - Arrayan 2
Baladerian, Nora J. "Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities: Maltreatment Update" Mental Health Consultants, pgs 1-22 Scanned Article - Nora 1
Baladerian, Nora J. "Quick Reference Sheet on: Interviewing Abuse Victims who have Cognitive or Communicative Impairments" Disability, Abuse and Personal Rights, a project of Spectrum Institute, pgs 1-5 Scanned Article - Nora 2
Baladerian, Nora J. & Waxman, Barbara Faye "Rape Treatment Recommendations for Disabled People" July 1985, pgs 1-24 Scanned Article - Nora 3
Barile, Maria "Individual-Systemic Violence: Disabled Women's Standpoint" Journal of International Women's Studies, November 2002, Volume 4, Number 1, pgs 1-14] http://www.bridgew.edu/soas/jiws/fall02/disabled_systemic_violence.pdf
Belden, Barbara; Burke, Amber & Visitacion, Connie "Evaluation of the Victims Assistance Program" Joint Center on Violence and Victim Studies, 2001, pgs 1-15 Printed on 2/22/02
Campbell, Rebecca; Wasco, Sharon M.; Ahrens, Courtney E.; Sefl, Tracy & Barnes, Holly E. "Preventing the 'Second Rape' – Rape Survivors' Experiences with Community Service Providers" Journal of Interpersonal Violence, December 2001, Volume 16, Number 12, pgs 1239-1259 http://jiv.sagepub.com/cgi/reprint/16/12/1239
Chenoweth, Lesley "Violence and Women with Disabilities, Silence and Paradox" Chapter 2, pgs 21-39 http://vaw.sagepub.com/cgi/reprint/2/4/391
Robinson Civjan, Sherly "Making Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Services Accessible" Impact, pgs 1-4 http://ici.umn.edu/products/impact/133/over6.html
Cole, Sandra S. "Facing the Challenges of Sexual Abuse in Persons with Disabilities" Sexuality and Disability, Fall/Winter 1984-86, Volume 7, Number 3/4, pgs 71-88 http://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/45562/1/11195_2005_Article_BF01102612.pdf
Coles, Walter "Sexual Abuse of Persons with Disabilities: A Law Enforcement Perspective" Developmental Disabilities Bulletin, 1990, Volume 18, Number 2, pgs 35-43 http://www.ualberta.ca/~jpdasddc/bulletin/articles/coles1990.html
Curry, Mary Ann; Powers, Laurie E. & Oschwald, Mary "Development of an Abuse Screening Tool for Women with Disabilities" Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma, Volume 8, Issue 4, pgs 1-21 Scanned Article - Curry 1
Davis, Leigh Ann & Schwartz, Michelle "Telling the Truth Regardless of the Risk - One Group Home's Response to Staff Abuse of Residents" The Arc, 2002, Issue #1, pgs 18-24 Scanned Article - Davis 1
Davis, Leigh Ann "People with Cognitive, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities & Sexual Offenses" (Q&A) The Arc, July 2002, pgs 1-2 Scanned Article - Davis 2
Davis, Leigh Ann "People with Intellectual Disabilities and Sexual Violence" (Q&A) The Arc, August 2005, pgs 1-2 Scanned Article - Davis 3
Davis, Leigh Ann "People with Intellectual Disabilities in the Criminal Justice System: Victims & Suspects" (Q&A) The Arc, June 2005, pgs 1-2 Scanned Article - Davis 4
Davis, Leigh Ann "The Criminal Justice Response to Victims with Developmental Disabilities: Utilizing Effective ADA Accommodations" Presented to: The National Academy of Sciences/National Research Council for the Workshop of Victims with Disabilities October 8, 1999, pgs 1-33 Scanned Article - Davis 5
Delaware County Women's Commission "Violence Against Women with Disabilities" June 2005, pgs 1-20
National Ethic Disability Alliance (NEDA) "Domestic Violence & Women from a NESB with Disability" December 2001/NEDA 2001, pgs 1-6
Doren, Bonnie; Bullis, Michael & Benz, Michael "Predictors of Victimization Experiences of Adolescents with Disabilities in Transition" The Council for Exceptional Children Exceptional Children, 1996, Volume 62, Number 1, pgs 7-18
Edwards, William J. "How to Demystify the Prosecutions Efforts of Minimizing the Severity of Your Clients Mental Retardation" Pgs 1-5
Elman, R. Amy "Confronting the Sexual Abuse of Women with Disabilities" January 2005, pgs 1-16 http://new.vawnet.org/Assoc_Files_VAWnet/AR_SVDisability.pdf Printed on 09/02/2005
Erickson, Stephanie "Abuse of Disabled: A mostly ignored epidemic" Sentinel, May 24, 2003, pgs 1-4 Printed from email on 05/27/2003
Furey, Eileen M. "Sexual Abuse of Adults with Mental Retardation: Who and Where" Mental Retardation, June 1994, Volume 32, Number 3, pgs 173-180
Gilgun, Jane F "CASPARS: New tools for assessing client risks and strengths" Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Human Services, September 1, 1999 Volume 80, Issue 5, pgs 1-11 http://www.familiesinsociety.org/Show.asp?override=true&docid=1474 Printed on 09/07/2006
Hassouneh-Phillips, Dena & Curry, Mary Ann "Abuse of Women with Disabilities: State of the Science" RCB, 2002, Volume 45, Issue 2, pgs 96-104 Scanned Article - Curry 2
Wisseman, Kimberly Black "You're My Pretty Bird in a Cage": Disability, Domestic Violence and Survival Impact, Fall 2000, Volume 13, Number 13 http://ici.umn.edu/products/impact/133/over1.html
Keilty, Jennifer & Connelly Georgina "Making a Statement: an exploratory study of barriers facing women with an intellectual disability when making a statement about sexual assault to police" Disability & Society, 2001, Volume 16, Number 2, pgs 273-291
Khemka, Ishita & Hickson, Linda "Decision-Making by Adults with Mental Retardation in Simulated Situations of Abuse" Mental Retardation, February 2000, Volume 38, Number 1, pgs 15-26 http://aaidd.allenpress.com/pdfserv/10.1352%2F0047-6765(2000)038%3C0015:DBAWMR%3E2.0.CO%3B2
Kit-Shan Lee, Yvonne & So-Kum Tang, Catherine "Evaluation of a Sexual Abuse Prevention Program for Female Chinese Adolescents with Mild Mental Retardation" American Journal on Mental Retardation, 1998, Volume 103, Number 2, pgs 105-116 http://aaidd.allenpress.com/pdfserv/10.1352%2F0895-8017(1998)103%3C0105:EOASAP%3E2.0.CO%3B2
Longo, Robert E. & Gochenour, Claude "Sexual Assault of Handicapped Individuals" Journal of Rehabilitation, July/August/September 1981, pgs 24-27
Mansell, Sheila; Sobsey, Dick & Moskal, Rosemary "Clinical Findings among Sexually Abused Children with and without Developmental Disabilities" Mental Retardation, February 1998, Volume 36, Number 1, pgs 12-22 http://aaidd.allenpress.com/pdfserv/10.1352%2F0047-6765(1998)036%3C0012:CFASAC%3E2.0.CO%3B2
Mansell, Sheila; Sobsey, Dick & Calder, Peter "Sexual Abuse Treatment for Persons with Developmental Disabilities" Professional Psychology: Research & Practice, 1992, Volume 23, Number 5, pgs 404-409 Scanned Article - Sobsey 1
McAfee, James A. "Individuals with Significant Disabilities who are Victims of Crime" TASH Newsletter, September 1998, pgs 21-25
McCleary, Richard & Wiebe, Douglas J. "Measuring the Victimization Risk of the Developmentally Disabled: Methodological Problems and Solutions" Pgs 1-29
McFarlane, Judith; Hughes, Rosemary; Nosek, Margaret A.; Groff, Janet Y.; Swedlend, Nancy & Mullen, Patricia Dolan "Abuse Assessment Screen-Disability (AAS-D): Measuring Frequency, Type and Perpetrator of Abuse toward Women with Physical Disabilities" Journal of Women's Health & Gender Based Medicine, November 2001, Volume 10, Number 9, pgs 861-866 http://www.liebertonline.com/doi/pdfplus/10.1089/152460901753285750
Merkin, Lewis & Smith, Marilyn J. "A Community Based Model Providing Services for Deaf and Deaf-Blind Victims of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence" Sexuality & Disability, 1995, Volume 13, Number 2, pgs 97-106
Miller, Carol Marbin "Florida Cases Underscore Risk of Sexual Abuse for the Disabled" The Herald, 6/8/2003, Front Section, pg 1A Acquired via email from Bev Frantz Printed on 7/1/03
Murphy, Patricia "Taking an Abuse History in the Initial Evaluation" NARPPS Journal & News, Volume 7, Number 5, pgs 187-191
Nosek, Margaret A. & Howland, Carol "Sexual Abuse & People with Disabilities" Sexual Function in People with Disability and Chronic Illness Chapter 28, pgs 577-594
Paceley, Shirley "Reducing Risk of Sexual Abuse of Persons with Developmental Disabilities" Pgs 1-14
Pitonyak, David "Supporting a Person who is Experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)" Pgs 1-26 Scanned Article - Pitonyak
Powers, Laurie E. & Oschwald, Mary "Violence and Abuse Against People with Disabilities: Experiences, Barriers and Prevention Strategies" Pgs 1-20 Scanned Article - Powers & Oschwald
Miltenberger, Raymond G.; Roberts, Jennifer A.; Ellingson, Sherry; Galensky, Tami; Rapp, John T.; Long, Ethan S. & Lumley, Vicki A. "Training and Generalization of Sexual Abuse Prevention Skills for Women with Mental Retardation" Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, Fall 1999, Volume 32, Number 3, pgs 385-388 http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/picrender.fcgi?artid=1284200&blobtype=pdf Reynolds, Leigh Ann "People with Mental Retardation & Sexual Abuse" (Q&A) The Arc, October 1997
Samuels, Robert "Crime & Disability: Assessing the Risk" New Mobility, November/December 1994, pgs 26-31
Stop It Now! Philadelphia "Baseline Evaluation in Philadelphia: Findings Reveal that Adults need for skills to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse" Stop It Now! Report #7, November 2002, pgs 1-4
Saxton, Marsha; Curry, Mary Ann; Powers, Laurie E.; Maley, Susan; Eckels, Karyl & Gross, Jacqueline "Bring My Scooter So I Can Leave You - A Study of Disabled Women handling Abuse by Personal Assistance Providers" Violence Against Women, April 2001, Volume 7, Number 4, pgs 393-417 http://vaw.sagepub.com/cgi/reprint/7/4/393
Sherry, Mark "Hate Crimes against People with Disabilities" Women with Disabilities Australia (WWDA), pgs 1-7 http://www.wwda.org.au/hate.htm Printed on 7/26/00
Sobsey, Dick & Varnhagen, Connie "Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Disabled Individuals" Child Sexual Abuse Chapter 11, pgs 203-216 Scanned Article - Sobsey 2
Sobsey, Dick "Violence & Disability: Theory & Practice" Powerpoint Presentation & Handouts, pgs 1-14 Scanned Article - Sobsey 3
Sobsey, Dick & Mansell, Sheila "The Prevention of Sexual Abuse of People with Developmental Disabilities" Developmental Disabilities Bulletin, 1990, Volume 18, Number 2, pgs 51-66 http://www.ualberta.ca/~jpdasddc/bulletin/articles/sobseymansell1990.html
Sobsey, Dick & Varnhagen, Connie "Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Disabled Individuals" Child Sexual Abuse Chapter 11, pgs 203-216 Same as Scanned Article - Sobsey 2
Guidry Tyiska, Cheryl "An American Advocate's Perspective: Responding to Disabled Victims of Crime" NOVA Newsletter, 1990, Issue Numbers 8-12, pgs 10-13
Shakeshaft, Charol "Educator Sexual Misconduct: A Synthesis of Existing Literature" Policy and Program Studies Service (PPSS), 2004, U.S. Department of Education, Office of the Under Secretary DOC # 2004-09, pgs 1-8
Wade, Holly Anne "Discrimination, Sexuality and People with Significant Disabilities: Issues of Access and the Right to Sexual Expression in the United States" Disability Studies Quarterly, Fall 2002, Volume 22, Number 4, pgs 9-27 http://www.dsq-sds-archives.org/_articles_pdf/2002/Fall/dsq_2002_Fall_03.pdf
Waxman, Barbara Faye "Hatred: The Unacknowledged Dimension in Violence against Disabled People" Sexuality and Disability, 1991, Volume 9, Number 3, pgs 185-199
Womendez, Chris & Schneiderman, Karen "Escaping from Abuse: Unique Issues for Women with Disabilities" Sexuality and Disability, 1991, Volume 9, Number 3, pgs 273-279

Other Resources

Disability Rights Wisconsin

131 W. Wilson Street. Suite 700
Madison, WI 53703
Telephone: 608-267-0214
TTY: 888-758-6049
Toll Free: 800-928-8778
www.disabilityrightswi.org/programs/vawa

Disability Rights Wisconsin, in collaboration with the Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault, produced several handbooks that address the service needs of persons with disabilities. All handbooks are accessible from the website: Cross Training Workbook: Violence Against Women with Disabilities; Accessibility Guide for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Service Providers; Accessibility Guide for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Service Providers; Confidentiality of Information and Records: A guide for programs Working with Women with Disabilities who are Survivors of Sexual Assault; Victim/ Survivors who use Service Animals: A Background Paper and Sample Program Policy for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Programs; and Self Assessment Tool for Ensuring Access for People with Disabilities.

Male Survivor

(Overcoming Sexual Victimization of Boys & Men) www.malesurvivor.org

Website gives many support resources for males survivors of rape and sexual assault. There is a very active discussion board for survivors to talk, share experiences and resources. The site contains a large bibliography and education information for professionals and survivors.

Abuse Network (Empowering victims of domestic violence and sexual assault)

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 268 – Lewistown, Pa. 17044
Fax: 717-242-0871
24 hour hot-line: 717-242-0715

Mifflin County Office
217 East Third Street
Lewistown, Pa. 17004
717-242-0715

Juniata County Office
22 North Fourth Street
Mifflintown, Pa. 17059
717-436-2402

website: www.abusenetwork.org

Comprehensive abuse service network serving several counties in Pennsylvania. Services include 24 hour hotline, shelter for victims and children of victims, community education and training and support groups.

Seeds Educational Services Inc.

2707 Congress Street 1-R
San Diego, California 92110
Telephone: 619 299-3161
Fax# 619-299-0148
www.seedseducation.org

Seeds is a non-profit organization that was established to help people with developmental disabilities. Seeds grew out of the large number of sexual abuse cases involving adults and children. The agency offers curriculum and training for professionals , disability support workers, persons with disabilities and their families. Other curriculum and training: abuse investigation, a curriculum development series, public speaking and outreach, assertiveness and social awareness.

Outsiders

A community of disabled people who work together to campaign for acceptance of disabled people as sexual partners, social network, community resources, large bibliography and site for "Inside" magazine- periodical of articles and news from the United Kingdom disability community. www.outsiders.org.uk

Public Health Family Planning Program

Seattle & King County
F.L.A.S.H. (Family Life and Sexual Health) Lesson Plans
401 5th Ave., Suite 1300
Seattle, WA 98104
Telephone:206-296-4600
TTY Relay: 711
Toll Free: 800-325-6165
www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices

The F.L.A.S.H curriculum is a sexual education course for schools created by the Seattle, Washington, Office of Public Health. The curriculum is used in school districts across the United States and Canada. F.L.A.S.H consists of lesson plans and transparencies for grades 4 through 12 and, lesson plans and curriculum for special education students and young adults.

Direct Care Alliance, Inc.

4 West 43rd Street, 5th Floor
Room 505-507
New York, NY 10036
212-730-0741
www.directcarealliance.org

Provides support and training information to caregivers. Provides resources for caregivers and caregiver concerns.

North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities

500 University Ave. West
Minot, North Dakota 58707
701-858-3580
1 (800) 233-1737
www.ndcpd.org

Provides information, resources and training modules for anyone interested in learning about supporting persons with disabilities.

Institute on Community Integration

109 Pattee Hall 150 Pillsbury Drive SE
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-624-4512
http://ici.umn.edu

Impact newsletter published by The Institute on Community Integration, Volume 13, Fall 2000 feature issue: "Violence and Women with Developmental or Other Disabilities." Understanding Caregiver Abuse as Domestic Violence: Systemic Change in Wisconsin, Mandeville,Howard and Hanson,Maria, pp.14-15,27 PDF link: http://ici.umn.edu/products/impact/133/133.pdf

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