“Interviewing Victims with Disabilities: Identifying Gaps and Best 
Practices” 

End Abuse of People with Disabilities Webinar Discussion Guide 

Presenter: December Guzzo, National Children’s Advocacy Center 

 

This guide is an invitation to have a discussion about the content discussed in the 
End Abuse of People with Disabilities webinar to help you engage with the 
material. If you have questions or concerns, please email Ashley Brompton at 
abrompton@vera.org. 

 

A Note on Self-Care 

 

We recognize that many of the topics discussed in our webinars, and the 
accompanying discussion guides, may be difficult and/or triggering. We ask you to 
practice self-care. Here are some suggestions for practicing self-care when 
watching End Abuse of People with Disabilities webinars or using the discussion 
guides. 

• Be mindful of trigger or content warnings during webinars, as well as your 
body’s own reactions. Center yourself and your needs. Do whatever you 
need to do to feel comfortable and safe. 
• If you need to take a break, allow yourself to do so. The webinar can be 
paused and re-started as needed. 
• Plan out ways to decompress and reground after consuming heavy content. 
• Identify supports in your community or organization that you can reach out 
to for assistance as needed. 


 

Discussion Questions 

 

1. What barriers do victims with disabilities face in reporting their victimization? 

 

2. What are some gaps in interviewing that disadvantage victims with disabilities? 

 

3. What are three best practices you can implement in your interviews with 
victims with disabilities? 


 

4. What types of questions are most effective when interviewing victims with 
disabilities?