TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2012//
TI  - School-based sexual violence among female learners with mild intellectual disability in South Africa
JO  - Violence against women
A1  - Phasha, Tlakale Nareadi
A1  - Nyokangi, Doris
SP  - 309
EP  - 321
VL  - 18
IS  - 3
N2  - Following qualitative research methodology, this article presents school-based sexual violence experiences of female learners with mild intellectual disability. A total of 16 learners aged 16 to 24 years participated in the study. The findings revealed that learners with intellectual disability are not immune to school-based sexual violence. Modes of behavior that occurred frequently included touching, threats, and intimidation. School practices that reinforced school-based sexual violence are identified. The findings contradict common misconceptions that people with intellectual disability do not understand what is happening to them. The study recommends that school policies for sexual violence be intensified and learners receive developmentally appropriate sex education.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1077-8012
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1077801212444578
ID  - ref1
ER  -