Citation

Cavalier T. J. Gender Based Viol. 2019; 3(1): 119-128.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Centre for Gender and Violence Research, University of Bristol, Publisher Policy Press)

DOI

10.1332/239868019X15475691500605

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This paper describes and reflects on the practice of a UK based Community Learning Disabilities Team as it began to become aware of the increasing number of referrals of clients with learning disabilities also experiencing abuse. The paper describes how the previous provision was felt to be inadequate and the measures taken to address this. As such, we believe this paper will be of benefit to practitioners working with individuals experiencing both learning disabilities and abuse. This paper also illustrates the need to address these issues through collaborative working across professional boundaries. Again, we believe this example shows how the problems experienced by service users can be better served through this integrated approach.

Keywords: COMMUNITY LEARNING DISABILITIES TEAM (CLDT); DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ABUSE (DVA); EASY ACCESS; FREEDOM PROGRAMME; LEARNING DISABILITIES; Intimate partner violence

Document Type: Research Article

Affiliations: Email: t.cavaliier@nhs.net

Language: en