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This hotline offers help to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Deaf advocates are available to provide culturally-sensitive crisis intervention, education, information, and referrals to local services for Deaf survivors. Contact the hotline via video phone at 855-812-1001, email at [email protected], or live chat.
The video in this series (NCJ 223072) features the first-person account of Kimberly who shares her experience as crime victim with a disability and the ripple effect that victimization can have on family members and the community at large. A companion online only training curriculum is also available and includes a two part facilitator manual and a participant workbook.
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Research shows that individuals with a disability are more than twice as likely to be a victim of violent crime as those without a disability.
Yet, many victim assistance agencies report that they rarely serve crime victims from this population because acts of physical aggression, domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes against people with disabilities often go unreported.
To support victims with a...
The ADA site provides access to ADA regulations and technical assistance materials in English and Spanish, including information about U.S. Department of Justice ADA settlement agreements and enforcement activities. ADA.gov centralizes key ADA information and links to Federal resources, including: access to Freedom of Information Act ADA material, ADA Standards for Accessible Design, updates on new ADA requirements, and the ADA Information Line: 800–514–0301 (voice) or 800–514–0383 (TDD/TTY).
Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services provides comprehensive services to deaf and deaf-blind victims/survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and harassment.
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. provides information, education, networking, and assistance on the many specialized issues involved with legal services to older adults and persons with disabilities.
The Children's Defense Fund represents America's children, particularly low-income, minority, and disabled children. This organization seeks to educate the Nation regarding the needs of children and to encourage preventive investments in children.
