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Persons with developmental disabilities exposed to interpersonal violence and crime: strategies and guidance for
Ginny Focht-New1, Paul T Clements, Beth Barol
1Widener University, Harrisburg, PA, USA.
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.
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