Reports of sexual abuse of children in state care: A comparison between children with and without intellectual disability

Wissink, Inge B.; Vugt, E.S. van; Smits, Iris A. M.; Moonen, Xavier; Stams, Geert-Jan

doi:10.3109/13668250.2016.1269881

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“…Studies show concerning results that point to sexual abuse of people with ID ( 23 ), indicating that most are victims of sexual assault at least once in their lives, with the perpetrators most often being persons that are close to them ( 24 ). Wissink and associates found a three- to fourfold greater likelihood that a person with ID will fall victim to abuse compared to the typical population ( 25 ).…”

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Persons with intellectual disability: Sexual behaviour, knowledge and assertiveness

Brkić-Jovanović

Runjo²,

Tamaš

et al. 2021

Slovenian Journal of Public Health

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Background Persons with ID most often have incomplete, contradictory and imprecise knowledge of sexuality and sexual intercourse itself. They are not provided with sufficient information on their own body and sexuality, and are often discouraged from and sanctioned for trying to sexually express themselves. Sexual abuse due to low sexual assertiveness is also common. Aim The principal aim of this study was to establish the presence or absence of sexual activity in adults with ID residing in institutional housing, as well as the level and structure of their knowledge of sexuality, their sexual assertiveness and preparedness to react in a sexually dangerous situation. Methods The sample consisted of 100 participants with ID residing in institutional housing. The instruments used included the General Sexual Knowledge Questionnaire, What-if test and Hulbert index of sexual assertiveness. Comparative statistics included coefficient of linear correlation and multiple regression analysis. Results The results showed that 82% of the participants are sexually active. Most participants admitted to sometimes having sexual intercourse against their wishes as well as to having difficulty asserting themselves. Their knowledge of pregnancy, contraception and sexually transmitted diseases was very low. Female participants and those that reported having sexual intercourse had more sexual knowledge and were also more sexually assertive. Conclusion Knowledge of sexuality and sexual assertiveness of persons with ID residing in institutional housing is very low. Additional information on sexuality is necessary, as well as support in learning to express their own desires and to deal with unwanted sexual activity.

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Persons with intellectual disability: Sexual behaviour, knowledge and assertiveness

Brkić-Jovanović

Runjo²,

Tamaš

et al. 2021

Slovenian Journal of Public Health

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“…Driven by misconception, fear and lack of knowledge, discrimination against PWID can result in isolation, segregation, stigma and death (Byrne 2017 ; Flores 2017 ; Lindau et al 2017 ; Maclean et al 2017 ; Makgoba 2016 ; Thornicroft et al 2007 ; Wissink et al 2017 ). Only 2 out of every 100 children with disabilities receive schooling in developing countries (Cramm et al 2013 ; Du Plessis 2013 ).…”

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Intellectual disability rights and inclusive citizenship in South Africa: What can a scoping review tell us?

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BackgroundIntellectual disability (ID) is the most prevalent disability in the world. People with intellectual disability (PWID) frequently experience extreme violations of numerous human rights. Despite greater prevalence in South Africa than in high-income countries, most ID research currently comes from the Global North. This leaves us with few contextually sensitive studies to draw from to advance inclusive citizenship.ObjectivesOur scoping review aims to investigate pertinent ID rights issues in South Africa, synthesise quantitative and qualitative studies, and provide a synopsis of available evidence on which to base future work. We aim to clarify key concepts, address gaps in the literature and identify opportunities for further research.MethodWe followed strict eligibility criteria. Medical subject heading terms were entered into seven databases. Seven reviewers worked independently, two per paper. Quantitative and qualitative data extraction forms were designed. We followed Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines and registered a protocol. An inductive approach enabled a thematic analysis of selected studies.ResultsBy following PRISMA guidelines, 82 studies were assessed for eligibility of which 59 were included. Ten sub-themes were integrated into four main themes: the right not to be discriminated against, the right to psychological and bodily integrity, the right to accommodating services and challenges to rights implementation.ConclusionPeople with intellectual disability face compound difficulties when trying to assert their constitutionally entitled rights. This ongoing project requires serious commitment and action. Statutory obligations to nurture every South African’s human rights naturally extend to PWID and their supporters who forge ahead in a disabling environment.

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“…En este sentido, y como ya denunciara Plena inclusión en los años 2014 y 2018, las personas con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo (DID) siguen haciendo frente a situaciones de vulneración de derechos que se agravan por las dificultades existentes en el acceso a la justicia (De Araoz, 2018;Recover y De Araoz, 2014). Esta situación, como se expondrá a lo largo de este trabajo, parece ser especialmente alarmante cuanto se trata de actos que atentan contra la libertad sexual de las personas con DID (Byrne, 2017;Nixon, Thomas, Daffern y Ogloff, 2017;Wissink, van Vugt, Smits, Moonen y Stams, 2017).…”

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Las personas con discapacidad intelectual como víctimas de delitos contra la libertad sexual: una realidad invisible

Zamorano

Macho

Sánchez-Dopico³

2021

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El presente trabajo tiene por objeto conocer los ajustes de procedimiento que se desarrollan durante los procesos judiciales ante hechos constitutivos de abuso o agresión sexual cuando la víctima presenta una discapacidad intelectual o del desarrollo (DID). Además, analiza las características de víctimas con DID y agresores, aportando información adicional sobre el proceso de denuncia. Para ello, se analizaron un total de 56 sentencias resueltas en un periodo de cuatro años (2014-2018), extrayendo información objetiva de las mismas con respecto a los aspectos más relevantes referidos a la víctima, el delito, el agresor y al proceso judicial. Del análisis realizado podemos concluir la existencia de multitud de obstáculos que aún siguen presentes en la práctica judicial española, siendo necesaria una formación exhaustiva de las personas vinculadas a los sistemas procesales en aspectos referidos a esta discapacidad: la víctima declara en reiteradas ocasiones, especialmente cuando se juzga un delito de agresión sexual, sin ningún tipo de adaptación o apoyo profesional. Señalamos asimismo la necesidad de evaluar la huella psicológica que pudiera presentar la víctima, así como desterrar mitos con respecto a las discapacidades del desarrollo que dificultan el derecho a acceder y participar en los procedimientos judiciales en condiciones de igualdad.

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Reports of sexual abuse of children in state care: A comparison between children with and without intellectual disability

Cited by 37 publications

References 16 publications

Persons with intellectual disability: Sexual behaviour, knowledge and assertiveness

Persons with intellectual disability: Sexual behaviour, knowledge and assertiveness

Intellectual disability rights and inclusive citizenship in South Africa: What can a scoping review tell us?

Las personas con discapacidad intelectual como víctimas de delitos contra la libertad sexual: una realidad invisible

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