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Disabled victims of domestic violence |
12 May 2006 |
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It’s estimated that one in four women will experience domestic violence at some point in their lives and research suggests that disabled women are at increased risk of being victims.
One study has shown that disabled women stay in abusive relationships for longer than non-disabled women.
But after decades of campaigning to improve support services for those who suffer domestic violence, how well are domestic violence agencies helping disabled women?
Martha Kearney talks to Jill Radford, Professor of Criminology and Women’s Studies at University of Teesside who has recently completed an analysis of the support services available in her area, and Emma Williamson of Women’s Aid who is managing a major research study examining how accessible services are nationwide.
Are you a disabled woman who has experienced domestic violence or abuse? Women's Aid would like to hear your views on how you think support services for disabled women experiencing domestic abuse can be improved...Women's Aid
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Middlesbrough Domestic Violence Forum
British Council of Disabled People
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