NSPCC Fact Sheet - Safeguarding Deaf and Disabled Children and Young People

February 28, 2022
Disabilities InclusionSSI Team

A useful summary of key issues, including risk and vulnerability, communication, assessments and direct work. Will increase knowledge and help your team to reflect on ways that you can improve your practice, and ensure that children with disabilities are not ‘left behind’.

The South South Institute recognises that adults and children with disabilities face increased risk and vulnerability, and are therefore several times more likely to experience sexual violence, abuse and exploitation. Research also indicates that children and adults with disabilities, and their families often face significant barriers to accessing services, and are consequently less likely to access protective and support services. We are committed to developing and supporting initiatives to address these disparities, to ensure that people with disabilities receive the protection and support they deserve. This page includes some useful reports and resources which can help increase our understanding of the issues, and become more inclusive in our work. Please contact us at SSI for further information and support to address inclusion issues.

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