Culture, Language, and Access: Key Considerations for Serving Deaf Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence

Date

2015

Journal Title

Journal ISSN

Volume Title

Publisher

Vera Institute of Justice

Abstract

Recent research suggests that Deaf women experience higher rates of sexual and domestic violence than their hearing counterparts, but are often shut off from victim services and supports that are ill-equipped to respond to their unique needs. As a result, they are denied access to services that could help them safely flee from abuse, heal from trauma, and seek justice after they have been harmed. This policy brief offers practical suggestions for expanding and enhancing Deaf survivors’ access to victim services and other supports. (Vera Abstract)

Description

Research Brief

Keywords

Synthesis, Hard-of-hearing, Underserved Populations, Victimization, Sexual Violence, Barriers to Service, Gaps in Service, Accessibility Services, Domestic Abuse, Intimate Partner Violence, Rape, Sexual Assault, Sexual Abuse, Female, Gaps in Research

Citation

Smith, Nancy; Hope, Charity. (2015). Culture, Language, and Access: Key Considerations for Serving Deaf Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence. Vera Institute of Justice and Center of Victimization and Safety, 36 pgs.

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