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Abuse Prevention

 

Resources About Abuse Prevention

 

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.

The Arc provides training for self-advocates and those who support them, as well as many online and print resources.

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

Developmental Disability and Sexuality Online Course

Talking with your child about sexuality can create anxious feelings along with many reasons to avoid the topic. Learn how to create a supportive, safe, and trusting space for you and your child.

Developmental Disability and Sexuality Online Course

The Arc US’s Position Statement on Abuse Prevention

Protection of all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities from mistreatment is a core concept of public policy and an ethical obligation of anyone involved in their lives.

Read The Arc’s Abuse Prevention Position Statement

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
Video

It's Not OK

25% of students experience bullying in school, and kids with disabilities are more likely to be bullied or abused. 

Watch the video to learn how The Arc Minnesota is raising awareness of bullying and abuse, and making sure people know it’s not OK.

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.

Ask An Advocate