Black Women and Sexual Assault
Infosheet on the prevalence of sexual assault for Black women and cultural considerations that impact healing and justice.
Domestic Violence that Women Face Every Day
An award-winning video that touches upon the issue of domestic violence that women face every day.
Abuse and Exploitation of People with Developmental Disabilities
This article explores statistics and information about the violence experienced by people with disabilities and why they are more susceptible to abuse.
What are IDDs?
This article defines IDD and explains how it affects different systems in the body.
Destigmatizing Disability
This article discusses the role and consequences of disability stigma throughout history.
Accessible Services for Victims with Disabilities
Federal law requires government agencies to ensure their services are accessible to victims with disabilities. An important way to increase access to services is by providing victims with accommodations.
WEAVE – Working to End Assault and Violence for Everybody
The mission of WEAVE is to examine and enhance systems for serving individuals with I/DD to reduce the risk of sexual violence and to better serve and empower individuals with I/DD who have survived sexual assault/abuse. Access webinars, a toolkit, and information about a healthy relationships class here.
Ableism and Violence
Designed to help self-advocates understand ableism and its connection to violence against people with disabilities.
Meeting the Needs of Crime Victims with Disabilities
This Toolkit lays out four simple steps for providing accommodations to survivors with disabilities, and includes sample language you can use when talking to survivors.
Hidden Epidemic Of Sexual Assault
NPR Investigation Finds Hidden Epidemic Of Sexual Assault