NDIS provider apologises to group home residents after allegations of violence and neglect
Disability royal commission also hears Life Without Barries charged some Victoria residents ‘rent’ despite only paying $1 a month for the property Follow our Australia news live blog for the…
The abuse of disabled people is a hidden crime we must face up to | Frances Ryan | The Guardian
Almost 5,000 disabled adults – across 106 councils – have been sexually abused in England in the past two years, new figures show. As the NSPCC put it, this is…
Britney Spears Case Spurs Bipartisan Bill Against Conservatorship Abuse
The proposed bill would impose new safeguards and allow conservatees to have their private guardian replaced with an independent public guardian without having to prove misconduct or abuse. The post…
State Scrambles For Solutions As Major Disability Services Provider Plans Exit
Following years of scrutiny for abuse and neglect, a disability provider is shutting down its group homes and services forcing big changes for many with developmental disabilities. The post State…
Threat of ‘cruelty, violence’ against SA disability care resident not investigated for three years
Couple tell royal commission of receiving letter threatening abuse against their nephew, who lives with an intellectual disability A South Australian family have told of their fear after receiving an…
Nation’s Pediatricians Told To Look Out For Abuse Of Kids With Disabilities
For the first time in more than a decade, pediatricians are getting new guidance on how to identify and address maltreatment of children with disabilities. The post Nation’s Pediatricians Told…
Discriminatory abuse – Staying safe – Harrow Council
Staying safe In this section Show pages (Page 9 / 15) Harrow's safeguarding adults board (HSAB) Protection from abuse Physical abuse Financial abuse Sexual abuse Psychological or emotional abuse Neglect…
Abuse and Exploitation of People with Developmental Disabilities – Disability Justice
Abuse and Exploitation of People with Developmental Disabilities admin Abuse and exploitation are constant dangers for people with developmental disabilities. In fact, they are four to ten times more likely…