The Arc of Aurora's
 
Vtrail Update
Issues related to crime victimization of people with developmental disabilities February, 2010
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Jean Solis 720-213-1420
 
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Opportunities
 
Strategic Planning for Victim Service Leaders

On February 24, 2010, at 2 p.m. ET, OVC will conduct a Web Forum Guest Host Session on best practices for strategic planning for victim service leaders. Join Anne Seymour, coauthor of the Strategic Planning Toolkit, and Viki Sharp, educator and trainer in team building, crisis intervention, communication, vicarious trauma, and victimology, for the live discussion.

 

The National Crime Prevention Council and the National Center for Victims of Crime are seeking applicants for the Underserved Teen Victims Initiative.

Resources
 
Crime Against People with Disabilities, 2007, from the Bureau of Justice Statistics...
presents the first findings about nonfatal violent and property crime experienced by persons with disabilities, based on the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS). The report includes data on nonfatal violent victimization (rape/sexual assault, robbery, aggravated and simple assault) and property crime (burglary, motor vehicle theft, theft) against persons with disabilities in 2007. It compares the victimization experience of persons with and without disabilities, using population estimates based on the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS). Data are presented on victim and crime characteristics of persons with and without disabilities, including age, race and gender distribution; offender weapon use; victim injuries; and reporting to the police.

Highlights include the following:
·       Persons with disabilities were victims of about 47,000 rapes, 79,000 robberies, 114,000 aggravated assaults, and 476,000 simple assaults.
·       Age-adjusted rate of nonfatal violent crime against persons with disabilities was 1.5 times higher than the rate for persons without disabilities.
·       Females with a disability had a higher victimization rate than males with a disability; males had a higher rate than females among those without a disability.
Articles
 
Family Feud Focuses on Disabled Pair's Home
After the sisters' parents died, a caregiver said, the sisters' brother was supposed to care for them and oversee the trust - but didn't. --- Cincinnati.com  February 13, 2010  (OHIO)  http://is.gd/8r5p9
 
Mentally Disabled Woman Brutally Killed in Pa.
At least the disabled victim wasn't waterboarded. We don't allow torture. Parkay this is not a place to make a political stance. I'm not for torture either ... --- The Seattle Times  February 12, 2010  (PENNSYLVANIA)  http://is.gd/8r8em 

After Late Night of Deliberations, Jury to Resume Work Monday in Case of Mother Accused of Letting Disabled Daughter Die of Neglect
Defense attorney Donald Pebley said blame lies with Adult Protective Services staff who did not... --- The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com  February 12, 2010 (MICHIGAN) http://is.gd/8r9vH
 
Neglect of Disabled Man Subject of Probe
The possible abuse and neglect of a 46-year-old man with Down syndrome is being investigated after he was found to weigh only 60 pounds ... --- Pueblo Chieftain  January 31, 2010  (COLORADO)   http://is.gd/7pO1z
 
Second Try for Disabled Rights Bill
A bill that would establish felony offenses for endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person was passed with ... --- Legislative Gazette  February 8, 2010  (NEW YORK)   http://is.gd/7XDLc
 
Man Accused Of Burning Woman's Stomach With Iron
Doctors said the victim is developmentally disabled because of a brain injury, which another boyfriend caused by repeatedly bashing her head into a car door ... --- WCCO  February 3, 2010 (MINNESOTA)  http://is.gd/7Gzp4

Ex-Sheriff's Deputy Sentenced in Sexual Abuse Case
A former area sheriff's deputy was sentenced Wednesday to two months in jail and two years probation for abusing a vulnerable adult. --- Grand Island Independent  February3, 2010 (NEBRASKA)   http://is.gd/7GzM0

Defendant Gets Probation for Beating Developmentally Disabled Man
During the same interview, Hayward also denied knowing the victim was developmentally disabled. "Everybody told me, but I didn't believe... --- Press & Sun-Bulletin  February 3, 2010 (NEW YORK) http://is.gd/7Gytq
 
Care Home Worker Tried for Rape
A former San Mateo care home worker is being tried for sexually assaulting a 25-year-old mentally retarded woman who cannot speak and has limited ... --- San Mateo Daily Journal  February 10, 2010  (CALIFORNIA)  http://is.gd/853Wa