Safety and Security

Resources About Safety and Security

Individuals with disabilities are at greater risk for abuse of all kinds than people without disabilities. We believe people with disabilities must be free from abuse, neglect, or any kind of mistreatment.

Arc Guide to Victimization and Abuse
There are many factors that increase the risk of abuse for people with disabilities. Read the guide to learn more.
Read the Arc Guide to Victimization and Abuse
Arc Guide to Conversations about Safety and Abuse
Support people with disabilities to recognize and prevent abuse.
Read the Arc Guide to Conversations about Safety and Abuse
Picture Guide to the Medical Exam after Sexual Assault
This guide explains what happens in an exam. It is also a support tool for learning about sexual assault exams.
Read the picture guide here
Picture Guide to Mandated Reporting for Adults with Disabilities
Mandated reporting is when certain people have to tell someone about physical or sexual abuse, neglect or mistreatment of a vulnerable adult. Here is a picture guide to mandated reporting for adults with disabilities.
Read the picture guide here

How Do I Get More Information?

For more information, call The Arc at 952.920.0855 or toll-free at 833.450.1494, or submit your question to Ask An Advocate.