Government Watchdog Raises Concerns About Abuse At Residential Facilities
More should be done to ensure that abuse does not go unnoticed at residential schools and other similar facilities serving youth with disabilities, government investigators say. The post Government Watchdog…
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…
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…
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…