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Domestic abuse

Domestic abuse

People with learning disabilities are three times more likely to experience domestic abuse, and in the last year alone it has happened to nearly one in every five people. [Office for National Statistics, 2021].

Resources

SARSAS Easy Read Self Help Guide for people who have experienced sexual abuse

Somerset and Avon Rape and Sexual Abuse Support (SARSAS) (Bristol) guide available here

SARSAS Easy Read Guide to Sexual Consent

SARSAS easy read consent guide can be found here

Helping autistic people recognise unhealthy relationships

The guide, written by a team including academics and autistic advocates at Durham University, is designed to help autistic people recognise the signs of abusive or unhealthy relationships- also available in easy read

DASVP Easy Read Self Help Guide for people who have experienced sexual abuse

Available here

Cambridgeshire DASVP are happy to send Word versions out if you want to add your own details as long as you credit Cambridgeshire DASVP. Please contact: Amanda.Warburton@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Opening Closed Doors: An Easy Read guide to domestic abuse and helping others

Available here

Film for women with learning disabilities on domestic abuse Tizard Centre

Watch the film here

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Supported Loving toolkit

The Supported Loving network has produced a series of guides to help support people with issues surrounding sexuality and relationships.

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Supported Loving is not a formal membership organisation. Anyone can take part, it is free.

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