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Persons With Developmental Disabilities Exposed to Interpersonal Violence and Crime: Strategies and Guidance for Assessment

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: PURPOSE: Persons with developmental disabilities are frequently exposed to interpersonal violence and crime, directed at themselves and others, and are in need of specific interventions tailored to their unique needs. CONCLUSIONS: What may be different in comparison to other survivors are the:ways therapeutic interventions are adapted so that fears and ongoing concerns can be effectively expressed and addressed. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Persons with developmental disabilities may benefit from a variety of interventions in the treatment of intrapsychic trauma after exposure to interpersonal violence and crime.

Source: Perspectives In Psychiatric Care

DOI: 10.1111/j.1744-6163.2008.00142.x

Authors: Ginny Focht-New, Paul T. Clements, Beth Barol, Martha J. Faulkner, Kathryn Pekala Service

Institutions: Widener University, Old Dominion University, University of New Mexico

Language: English

Topic: Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies

Subfield: Gender Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2099840563

FWCI: 4.595

Cites: 13

Cited by: 38

Related to: 10