Event Title

Sexual Assault Services for People with Disabilities

Presenter Information

Angela Losasso, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Location

CSU 204

Start Date

21-4-2008 10:00 AM

End Date

21-4-2008 12:00 PM

Student's Major

Gender and Women's Studies

Student's College

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Mentor's Name

Cheryl Radeloff

Mentor's Department

Gender and Women's Studies

Mentor's College

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Description

People with disabilities are twice as likely to experience sexual assault. Several local agencies claim to offer services for people with disabilities who have been sexually assaulted, but these services are not widely advertised. Therefore, victims of sexual violence do not know where to go or what to do. The research assessed the services for persons with disabilities who have been sexually assaulted in the Mankato area and at Minnesota State University, Mankato. A needs assessment of local agencies that provide services for victims/survivors of sexual assault who have disabilities was conducted through telephone and face-to-face interviews with the agencies' representatives. The research identified which services are available, and areas for improvement. Findings were compiled as resources for the Minnesota State University, Mankato community.