What happened: A new study by ANROWS highlighted in Medical Xpress shows that women and children with disabilities are at a higher risk of domestic violence, and service providers often don’t have the tools or education to provide victims with the appropriate help and resources.
Interviews with women, children and workers in the sector showed that many skilled practitioners felt uncertain talking with clients about disability, and expressed a lack of confidence, knowledge and awareness in working with women and children with disability in the context of domestic and family violence.
The research recommended training and a framework to better offer support to people with disabilities by giving practitioners confidence in discussing
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