TY  - BOOK
AU  - Hollomotz,Andrea
TI  - Learning difficulties and sexual vulnerability: a social approach 
SN  - 9780857003812 (ebook)
PY  - 2011///
CY  - London
PB  - Jessica Kingsley
KW  - Developmentally disabled
KW  - Abuse of
KW  - Sexual behavior
KW  - Learning disabled
KW  - Sex crimes
KW  - Prevention
KW  - Society
KW  - ukslc
KW  - Sexual abuse & harassment
KW  - thema
KW  - Disability: social aspects
KW  - Social work
KW  - lcsh
N1  - Formerly CIP; Includes bibliographical references and index; Also available in printed form ISBN 9781849051675; Electronic reproduction; Askews and Holts; Mode of access: World Wide Web
N2  - This work argues that by seeing adults with learning difficulties as vulnerable and in need of protection, they are stripped of their autonomy and left with fewer skills that are needed to protect themselves from harm; People with learning difficulties are considerably more likely to experience sexual violence than those without, and for this reason they are often described as 'vulnerable'. However, the use of this label can in fact increase risk. This book argues that the act of treating adults with learning difficulties as 'vulnerable' and in need of protection strips them of their autonomy and leaves them with fewer of the skills which are needed to protect themselves from harm. Actions, such as segregation and over-protection, can increase 'vulnerability'. The author discusses a range of social processes, including sex education, self-determination, friendships, sexual relationships and social inclusion, and examines the risks and benefits associated with each. Drawing on the everyday experiences of 29 adults, the author illustrates how people with learning difficulties can be capable of safeguarding themselves from harm, and makes a range of suggestions for enabling them to become better equipped at managing risk themselves. This is an essential book for practitioners working with people with learning difficulties, as well as students and academics in the fields of disability and social work
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