Abstract
The present manuscript reviews research examining sexual abuse of people with developmental disabilities. Although the relevant
studies are few in number and their methodology is not especially strong, their findings suggest that prevalence of sexual
abuse is higher for people with developmental disabilities than for people with no disabilities and is highest in people with
severe disabilities. Strategies for preventing sexual abuse and detecting its occurrence are considered and possibilities
for future research are suggested, particularly in the area of training staff and other caregivers.
studies are few in number and their methodology is not especially strong, their findings suggest that prevalence of sexual
abuse is higher for people with developmental disabilities than for people with no disabilities and is highest in people with
severe disabilities. Strategies for preventing sexual abuse and detecting its occurrence are considered and possibilities
for future research are suggested, particularly in the area of training staff and other caregivers.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-8
- DOI 10.1007/s10882-011-9244-2
- Authors
- Amanda Mahoney, Department of Psychology, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, USA
- Alan Poling, Department of Psychology, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, USA
- Journal Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities
- Online ISSN 1573-3580
- Print ISSN 1056-263X