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020			_a9780857003812 (ebook)
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072		7	_aSOC _2ukslc
072		7	_aJBFK2 _2thema
072		7	_aJBFM _2thema
072		7	_aJKSN _2thema
100	1		_aHollomotz, Andrea, _d1982-
245	1	0	_aLearning difficulties and sexual vulnerability : _ba social approach / _cAndrea Hollomotz.
264		1	_aLondon : _bJessica Kingsley, _cc2011.
300			_a192 p. : _bill.
336			_atext _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _2rdacarrier
366			_b20110315
500			_aFormerly CIP. _5Uk
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520	8		_aThis 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. _bPeople 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.
530			_aAlso available in printed form ISBN 9781849051675
533			_aElectronic reproduction. _cAskews and Holts. _nMode of access: World Wide Web.
650		0	_aDevelopmentally disabled _xAbuse of.
650		0	_aDevelopmentally disabled _xSexual behavior.
650		0	_aLearning disabled _xAbuse of.
650		0	_aLearning disabled _xSexual behavior.
650		0	_aSex crimes _xPrevention.
650		7	_aSociety _2ukslc
650		7	_aSexual abuse & harassment _2thema
650		7	_aDisability: social aspects _2thema
650		7	_aSocial work _2thema
655		7	_2lcsh
856	4	0	_uhttp://www.vlebooks.com/vleweb/product/openreader?id=WestLondon&isbn=9780857003812
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