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Responding to Abuse Against Women with Disabilities: Broadening the Definition of Domestic Violence (Copyright © Family Violence Prevention Fund)

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Publication Year: 2002
Type: Online Publication
Language: English
Website: http://www.endabuse.org/userfiles/file/HealthCare/responding_to_abuse.pdf

Women with disabilities tend to suffer from additional types of abuse. This paper explains power and control in a care-giving relationship and how health care providers can help.

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This publication is available only on the Internet.

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Futures Without Violence
383 Rhode Island St. Suite #304
San Francisco CA 94103-5133

Phone: 415-252-8900
Toll-free Phone: (800) 363-2287 (800-END-ABUSE)

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