http://wid.org A listing of content on the site related to issues of violence and abuse, particularly vis a vis women. daily 1 2007-02-14T06:40:05Z http://wid.org/publications/sticks-and-stones-disabled-people2019s-stories-of-abuse-defiance-and-resilience Sticks and Stones is a collection of over fifty stories about facing abuse and violence. The compelling stories are told by a diverse group of people with disabilities, as well as family members, services providers, and other allies, and cover a wide range of mistreatment and recovery experiences. Studies show that abuse and violence are high-priority concerns for disabled people; rates of abuse are shockingly high. Women and children with disabilities are sexually assaulted at a rate that is three times higher than the one for those without disabilities. Disabled men also experience high rates of abuse. The goals of this book include giving voice to people with disabilities who have confronted abusive situations, breaking their isolation, and revealing the complex issues of abuse and violence, particularly the ones faced by those who depend on help from family or paid assistance. No publisher jennifer HALTS-PAS publication Publication featured publication community resource Personal Assistance Services elderly HALTS violence/abuse women 2011-12-19T19:22:05Z Publication http://wid.org/news/sticks-and-stones-1 Sticks and Stones is a collection of over fifty stories about facing abuse and violence. The compelling stories are told by a diverse group of people with disabilities, as well as family members, services providers, and other allies, and cover a wide range of mistreatment and recovery experiences. Studies show that abuse and violence are high-priority concerns for disabled people; rates of abuse are shockingly high. Women and children with disabilities are sexually assaulted at a rate that is three times higher than the one for those without disabilities. Disabled men also experience high rates of abuse. No publisher gabriel HALTS-PAS publication Publication featured publication Personal Assistance Services HALTS violence/abuse News CAPE women 2009-10-14T21:47:50Z News Article http://wid.org/curriculum-on-abuse-prevention-and-empowerment-cape-for-people-with-disabilities-now-available-online WID launches web resources for Curriculum on Abuse Prevention and Empowerment (CAPE). The recently expanded CAPE website (http://www.wid.org/cape) offers an introduction and sampling of the texts, tools, and activities of our abuse-prevention curriculum. No publisher jennifer CAPE HALTS violence/abuse News 2007-10-21T15:29:32Z Web Page http://wid.org/publications/guia-sobre-violencia-y-mujer-con-discapacidad-guide-on-violence-and-disabled-women This book highlights practical considerations and recommendations helpful to both disabled women as well as to professionals of this field, when facing violent situations. Spanish language. No publisher admin PV HALTS violence/abuse other publication Hispanic/Latino women 2007-03-21T11:09:03Z Publication http://wid.org/publications/mujer-y-discapacidad-report-on-violence-and-disabled-women This report is a general view of the often overlooked problem of violence that affects an important number of disabled women. Spanish language. No publisher admin PV Publication HALTS violence/abuse other publication Hispanic/Latino women 2007-03-21T11:08:29Z Publication http://wid.org/publications/curriculum-on-abuse-prevention-and-empowerment-cape CAPE, Curriculum on Abuse Prevention and Empowerment is a comprehensive training curriculum for people with disabilities, services providers, and family members about abuse awareness and prevention strategies. Funded by the National Institute on Disability Rehabilitation and Research (NIDRR), CAPE (Curriculum on Abuse Prevention and Empowerment) explores fundamental issues of abuse, best-practices training approaches, and personal stories of resisting and recovering from abuse. CAPE focuses particularly on preventing abuse by anyone in a “helping role,” including informal or paid assistants, family members, and services providers. CAPE is available in English and Spanish, is captioned, and accessible to screen readers. No publisher ifong HALTS-PAS publication Publication featured publication community resource Personal Assistance Services elderly HALTS violence/abuse women 2011-12-19T19:21:03Z Publication http://wid.org/images/halts/sticksandstonescover.png Sticks and Stones cover art by Carli Scales. No publisher gabriel HALTS-PAS publication featured publication Independent Living Personal Assistance Services HALTS violence/abuse CAPE Independent Living publication women 2009-05-19T20:32:00Z Image http://wid.org/access-to-health-care/health-access-and-long-term-services/curriculum-on-abuse-prevention-and-empowerment-cape/curriculum-on-abuse-prevention-and-empowerment-cape Sadly, people with disabilities get abused, sometimes at the hands of people who help or care for them. Care providers and personal assistants, including family members and service providers (paid or unpaid) can be abusive. When abuse occurs, a disabled person’s personal health, safety and emotional well-being may be at risk, along with their ability to engage in daily life activities. This page has links to comic book scenes, Sticks&Stones stories and Talking About Abuse, etc movies. No publisher admin community resource HALTS-PAS publication Publication Independent Living Personal Assistance Services elderly HALTS violence/abuse News CAPE women Hispanic/Latino disability community 2010-05-04T22:06:44Z Web Page http://wid.org/access-to-health-care/health-access-and-long-term-services/curriculum-on-abuse-prevention-and-empowerment-cape/activities/espanol Desgraciadamente, la gente con discapacidades es maltratada, a veces por las mismas personas que les ayudan o les cuidan. Proveedores de servicios y asistentes personales, incluyendo familiares y cuidadores (pagados o no pagados) pueden ser abusivos. Cuando el abuso ocurre, la salud, seguridad, y bienestar emocional de una personal discapacitada pueden estar en peligro, tal como su capacidad de participar en las actividades de la vida cotidiana. Esta página incluye enlaces a tiras cómicas, historias de abuso, y videos. No publisher gabriel Español Personal Assistance Services HALTS violence/abuse CAPE Hispanic/Latino women 2010-05-04T22:14:19Z Web Page http://wid.org/access-to-health-care/health-access-and-long-term-services/curriculum-on-abuse-prevention-and-empowerment-cape/activities/reconociendo-e-interrumpiendo-el-abuso-de-personas-con-discapacidades Información para proveedores de servicios y familiares sobre los servicios de asistencia personal y el abuso de personas con discapacidades. Incluye definiciones del vocabulario, problemas, y consejos. No publisher gabriel CAPE Español HALTS violence/abuse women 2007-06-29T00:16:00Z Web Page http://wid.org/access-to-health-care/health-access-and-long-term-services/curriculum-on-abuse-prevention-and-empowerment-cape/activities/test Extractos de nuestro libro, Palos y piedras: Personas con discapacidades y sus historias de abuso, resistencia, y tenacidad No publisher gabriel Publication Español Personal Assistance Services elderly youth HALTS violence/abuse CAPE Hispanic/Latino women 2009-09-23T22:15:35Z Web Page http://wid.org/access-to-health-care/health-access-and-long-term-services/curriculum-on-abuse-prevention-and-empowerment-cape/activities/tiras-comicas-asistencia-personal-1/tiras-comicas-asistencia-personal Estas tiras muestran situaciones difíciles en las vidas de personas con discapacidades cuando interactúan con personas quienes les ayudan, incluyendo esposos, familiares, asistentes pagados, y proveedores de servicios. Algunas de las escenas muestran personas discapacitadas siendo maltratadas, mientras otras muestran la gente discapacitada haciendo los pasos necesarios para enfrentar o corregir al maltrato. No publisher gabriel Español Personal Assistance Services HALTS violence/abuse CAPE women 2007-12-07T22:10:12Z Web Page http://wid.org/access-to-health-care/health-access-and-long-term-services/curriculum-on-abuse-prevention-and-empowerment-cape/activities/tiras-comicas-asistencia-personal-1/resistencia-a-despedir Una tira cómica mostrando la resistencia de un hombre discapacitado a despedir a un asistente abusivo. No publisher gabriel CAPE Personal Assistance Services Español HALTS violence/abuse 2007-06-21T21:43:51Z Web Page http://wid.org/access-to-health-care/health-access-and-long-term-services/curriculum-on-abuse-prevention-and-empowerment-cape/activities/tiras-comicas-asistencia-personal-1/la-alborotadora Una tira cómica mostrando el miedo de una mujer de ser denominada “problemática” por informar sobre un asistente incompetente. No publisher gabriel CAPE Personal Assistance Services Español HALTS violence/abuse 2007-06-21T21:42:54Z Web Page http://wid.org/access-to-health-care/health-access-and-long-term-services/curriculum-on-abuse-prevention-and-empowerment-cape/activities/tiras-comicas-asistencia-personal-1/la-madre-que-se-mete Una tira cómica sobre un familiar que se mete en las instrucciones que un hombre discapacitado da a su asistente. No publisher gabriel CAPE Personal Assistance Services Español HALTS violence/abuse 2007-06-21T21:44:27Z Web Page