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Research internationally has highlighted the increased vulnerability of deaf or disabled children to abuse and the frequently inadequate response of services. However, first-hand accounts of deaf or disabled children have rarely been sought. This paper reports selected findings from one of the first studies exploring deaf and disabled children’s experiences of help-seeking following maltreatment. Innovative and sensitive research methods were employed to support ten deaf or disabled people (children and adults) to take part in guided conversations. The study identifies three enablers of help-seeking of deaf or disabled children: the capacity of adults to detect abuse and respond to disclosures, supportive relationships or circumstances which facilitate disclosure; and, for Deaf children, access to registered interpreters. Barriers to protection related to these are also discussed. Recommendations directed at policy makers, practitioners and families include: education and awareness raising amongst practitioners, children, parents and carers; addressing deaf and disabled children’s social isolation; providing comprehensive support services that address the needs of the child holistically; ensuring the voice of the child is heard; routine access to registered interpreters for Deaf children within mainstream and specialist services and measures to address disablism at a local and institutional level.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-10 |
Number of pages | 762 |
Journal | Child & Family Social Work |
Early online date | 27 May 2016 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 19 Apr 2019 |
Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)
- disabilities
- child abuse
- prevention of child abuse
- child protection
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Researching the experiences and views of deaf and disabled young people and young adults who have been abused about the child protection system.
Taylor, J., Fry, D., Cameron, A., Franklin, A., Jones, C. & Stalker, K.
1/09/13 → 31/12/14
Project: Research