How Do Employees in the Disability and Family and Domestic Violence Sectors Respond to Disclosures of Violence From Women With Disability?
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Women with disabilities face higher rates of family and domestic violence (FDV). Support services for women with disabilities experiencing FDV are often insufficient, highlighting a critical need for improved practices in disability and FDV sectors.
Area Of Science
- Social Sciences
- Public Health
- Disability Studies
Background
- Women with disabilities experience disproportionately higher rates of family and domestic violence (FDV).
- Limited research exists on the responses of professionals within disability and FDV sectors to violence against women with disabilities.
Purpose Of The Study
- To explore how employees in disability and FDV sectors respond to disclosures of FDV from women with disabilities.
- To identify barriers influencing these responses.
- To gather suggestions for improving support practices.
Main Methods
- Phenomenological study utilizing a case study vignette.
- Explored responses of 10 employees across disability and FDV sectors.
Main Results
- Responses to disclosures of abuse were frequently insufficient to meet the complex needs of women with disabilities.
- Identified barriers impacted the effectiveness of support provided.
- Participants offered insights into potential practice improvements.
Conclusions
- Current support systems for women with disabilities experiencing FDV require significant enhancement.
- Inter-sectoral collaboration and targeted training are crucial for improving responses.
- Further research is needed to develop and evaluate effective interventions.
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