Serving Survivors of Sexual Assault with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Each April, we come together to pause, to reflect, and to uplift the experiences of sexual assault survivors. Please join us as we honor Sexual Assault Awareness Month with a conversation centering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) who are more likely to experience sexual assault. In this webinar, you will learn about the unique risks they face, barriers they encounter when seeking services, and best practices that you can implement to serve survivors with I/DD effectively. Also, a self-advocate shares her experiences and provide tips for ways in which you can increase survivors’ comfort, be trauma-informed, and meet the needs of those most likely to experience sexual assault.

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Published on:
May 5, 2021
Resource Type:
Webinar
Communities of Focus:
Developmental Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Sexual Assault
Intended Audience:
Criminal Justice Personnel, Disability/Deaf Services Provider, Victim Services Provider