Abuse on the Disabled Abuse on disabled persons is a social issue that is not talked about often. The most common form of abuse is physical abuse and there are people that are not being punished for it.
Another form of abuse is sexual abuse which is common among disabled women. Lastly neglect is a form of abuse that keep disabled person from getting there needs meet. Abuse on disabled persons is a cruel act that needs to recognize. Disabled persons are abused and cannot do much to defend themselves. Disability Justice notes “People with disabilities are four to ten times more likely to be abuse”(Disability Justice). Many people with disabilities are seen as weaker beings than people without disabilities. “11% of all child abuse victims in …show more content…
Public Legal states “Human rights legislation protects people with disabilities”(Legal Justice). Persons with disabilities receive protection to make sure they are being treated fairly. “The bc adult Guardianship Act requires that designated agencies that receive reports of abuse or neglect must look into these reports and give those agencies practical tools for intervention in extreme circumstances”(Legal Justice). With reports not being ignored it gives the disabled persons a chance to find justice without being put in danger. “If a witness has difficulty communicating because of physical or medical disabilities, the witness may be able to give evidence by any means that allows evidence to be understood”(Public Legal). If someone has trouble giving evidence they can use anyway they want to display evidence that is easiest for them. Physical abuse is the most common form of abuse but it goes beyond …show more content…
According to the NCPEA “Neglect refers to behavior that is willful - that is, the caregiver intentionally withholds care or necessities. The neglect may be motivated by financial gain or reflect interpersonal conflicts”(Navigation). This means the perpetrators of the neglect are doing it to potentially make money by not providing the patient with the correct needs. “Perpetrators may be paid attendants, family members, employees of long term care facilities, or other. Caregivers who lack adequate skills, training, tome, energy”(Navigation). The people neglecting disabled persons may vary from hired caregivers who have no relation to you too a family member that you are close too. “Indicators of neglect include the condition of the older person’s home, physical signs of poor care, and behavioral characteristics of the caregiver and/or older person”(Navigation). This is saying that you can tell when a disabled person is being neglected either by their appearance and/or the behavior around the person who is supposed to be taking care of them. Disabled persons that are being neglected may not have to say anything for it to be knows they are, keeping the victim(s) away from potential
Another form of abuse is sexual abuse which is common among disabled women. Lastly neglect is a form of abuse that keep disabled person from getting there needs meet. Abuse on disabled persons is a cruel act that needs to recognize. Disabled persons are abused and cannot do much to defend themselves. Disability Justice notes “People with disabilities are four to ten times more likely to be abuse”(Disability Justice). Many people with disabilities are seen as weaker beings than people without disabilities. “11% of all child abuse victims in …show more content…
Public Legal states “Human rights legislation protects people with disabilities”(Legal Justice). Persons with disabilities receive protection to make sure they are being treated fairly. “The bc adult Guardianship Act requires that designated agencies that receive reports of abuse or neglect must look into these reports and give those agencies practical tools for intervention in extreme circumstances”(Legal Justice). With reports not being ignored it gives the disabled persons a chance to find justice without being put in danger. “If a witness has difficulty communicating because of physical or medical disabilities, the witness may be able to give evidence by any means that allows evidence to be understood”(Public Legal). If someone has trouble giving evidence they can use anyway they want to display evidence that is easiest for them. Physical abuse is the most common form of abuse but it goes beyond …show more content…
According to the NCPEA “Neglect refers to behavior that is willful - that is, the caregiver intentionally withholds care or necessities. The neglect may be motivated by financial gain or reflect interpersonal conflicts”(Navigation). This means the perpetrators of the neglect are doing it to potentially make money by not providing the patient with the correct needs. “Perpetrators may be paid attendants, family members, employees of long term care facilities, or other. Caregivers who lack adequate skills, training, tome, energy”(Navigation). The people neglecting disabled persons may vary from hired caregivers who have no relation to you too a family member that you are close too. “Indicators of neglect include the condition of the older person’s home, physical signs of poor care, and behavioral characteristics of the caregiver and/or older person”(Navigation). This is saying that you can tell when a disabled person is being neglected either by their appearance and/or the behavior around the person who is supposed to be taking care of them. Disabled persons that are being neglected may not have to say anything for it to be knows they are, keeping the victim(s) away from potential