Abuse and neglect of adults with mental retardation in different residential settings

Abstract

Eighty-two per cent of all cases of abuse or neglect of an adult with mental retardation substantiated by the Abuse Investigation Division of the Connecticut Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities over a five-year period occurred in ..the victim's residence. Chi square analyses revealed that there was significantly more abuse in institutions and group homes and significantly less in the individual's own home. Furthermore, analyses revealed that there was significantly more personal neglect in group homes and community training homes and significantly less in own homes. The results were discussed and recommendations made regarding ways of reducing abuse and neglect.To date there has been no systematic examination of the incidence of abuse and neglect of adults with mental retardation in residential settings. The majority of the literature on abuse of people with disabilities has focused on children (Dia-

HIV/AIDS and disability in Southern Africa: a review of relevant literature

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“…Persons with disabilities are vulnerable for sexual abuse both at institutions [71,72,78] and at home [70,71]. Sobsey and Doe [71] found that in 37% of cases, the abuse of persons with disabilities took place in situations and places that 'the victim encountered as a result of being disabled' (p. 249), such as institutions and hospitals, and in specialised transport vehicles.…”

Violence in the care of adult persons with intellectual disabilities

“…Also persons with intellectual disabilities are involved in violent situations as victims (Marchetti & McCartney, 1990; Sobsey & Doe, 1991; Furey et al. , 1994b; Sigafoos et al.…”

“…Physical abuse is the most common type of violence directed towards adult persons with intellectual disabilities in caring situations (Marchetti & McCartney, 1990; Furey et al. , 1994b).…”

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“…(1984), Elvik, e cols. (1990), Tharinger, Horton e Millea (1990), Conway (1994), Furey, Granfield e Karan (1994), Furey e Niesen (1994), Furey, Niesen e Strauch (1994), Sundram e Stavis (1994) e Abramson e Parker (1995) constataram que o abuso sexual ocorre de diversas formas e em diferentes locais. Pode ser praticado por familiares, empregados das instituições como também pelos próprios deficientes.…”