Safety issues in the lives of children with learning disabilities
Briggs, Freda
Safety issues in the lives of children with learning disabilities Briggs, Freda - Wellington Ministry of Social Development 2006 - 17 p. ; computer file : PDF format (109Kb) ; computer file : Microsoft Word format (128Kb) ; computer file : World Wide Web
Social Policy Journal of New Zealand, November 2006, 29: 43-59
This study examined the vulnerability of children who have learning disabilities, and their exposure to drugs, violence, psychological bullying, pornography and sexual abuse in everyday life. Data was collected from interviews conducted with 116 special education students, aged 11-17 years. There was found to be significant levels of exposure to violence in both home and school settings. The study's findings highlight the need for more special attention over the protection of boys. The findings also show that children with learning disabilities are less likely to recognise abuse as wrong, understand their rights, report abuse, or be considered a competent witness for court proceedings. The article also explores teaching safety programmes to special education students and making parent/caregiver education a high priority.
1172-4382
ADOLESCENTS
ALCOHOL ABUSE
CHILD EXPOSURE TO VIOLENCE
CHILD NEGLECT
CHILDREN
DISABILITY
DISABLED PEOPLE
DRUG ABUSE
EDUCATION
GENDER
INTERVENTION
MENTAL HEALTH
PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
PHYSICAL ABUSE
PREVENTION
VICTIMS
PREVENTION
CHILD ABUSE
SEXUAL VIOLENCE
Safety issues in the lives of children with learning disabilities Briggs, Freda - Wellington Ministry of Social Development 2006 - 17 p. ; computer file : PDF format (109Kb) ; computer file : Microsoft Word format (128Kb) ; computer file : World Wide Web
Social Policy Journal of New Zealand, November 2006, 29: 43-59
This study examined the vulnerability of children who have learning disabilities, and their exposure to drugs, violence, psychological bullying, pornography and sexual abuse in everyday life. Data was collected from interviews conducted with 116 special education students, aged 11-17 years. There was found to be significant levels of exposure to violence in both home and school settings. The study's findings highlight the need for more special attention over the protection of boys. The findings also show that children with learning disabilities are less likely to recognise abuse as wrong, understand their rights, report abuse, or be considered a competent witness for court proceedings. The article also explores teaching safety programmes to special education students and making parent/caregiver education a high priority.
1172-4382
ADOLESCENTS
ALCOHOL ABUSE
CHILD EXPOSURE TO VIOLENCE
CHILD NEGLECT
CHILDREN
DISABILITY
DISABLED PEOPLE
DRUG ABUSE
EDUCATION
GENDER
INTERVENTION
MENTAL HEALTH
PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
PHYSICAL ABUSE
PREVENTION
VICTIMS
PREVENTION
CHILD ABUSE
SEXUAL VIOLENCE