Background The abuse of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in care
services seems to be relatively common, although there are anecdotal suggestions that …

A common misperception of people with disabilities is that they are unable and/or
disinterested in sex; however, research indicates that they express sexual desires and …

Purpose People with an intellectual disability are much more likely to be sexually violated
and the violation is less likely to be reported. Despite this being high-lighted at least 3 …

Rape/sexual assault cases have high levels of attrition, with reports of sexual violence from
people with learning disabilities/autism disproportionately represented. This paper presents …

This article analyses policy frameworks designed to protect people with disability from harm
in service provision settings and respond to their experiences of violence, abuse, neglect …

This article addresses the right to legal capacity to consent to sex of people with intellectual
disabilities. Article 12 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities …

In this paper, we examine the social geographies of people with intellectual disabilities. We
focus particular attention on the significance of shop** and spaces of consumption as they …

This much-needed volume fills an overlooked gap in adult safeguarding–the digital arena–
in providing a comprehensive overview of policy and practice in supporting vulnerable …

This chapter reflects on the current state of knowledge concerning the sexuality and
reproduction of adults with intellectual disability (ID), encompassing sexual expression …

Background Services have a duty to uphold the personal and sexual relationship (P&SR)
rights of adults with intellectual disability. However, little is known about how social care …