Read Dick Sobsey's Blog Post, Damaged Merchandise Myth in the 21st Century
According to Southern California Public Radio (KPCC 89.3FM), Dr. Stan Katz, acting as an expert witness for the Los Angeles Unified School District in a 2013 trial to determine the amount of damages due to a student who had been repeatedly sexually assaulted, suggested that the victim's low IQ "acts as a protective factor."
Woman Finds Disabled 7-year-old Daughter in Cage Wearing Soiled Diaper at School
The mother of a developmentally disabled girl has filed a legal claim -- the precursor to a lawsuit -- against her daughter's ... --- The Post-Standard - syracuse.com --- November 10, 2014 (CALIFORNIA)
Disabled Adults Found Malnourished, Without Heat, Water in Cobb
A 70-year-old Cobb County woman was arrested for allegedly running an unlicensed care home where three disabled men were living in deplorable ... --- Atlanta Journal Constitution --- November 14, 2014 (GEORGIA)
Teacher's Aide under Investigation for Allegedly Molesting 11-Year-Old Autistic Student
Parents of an 11-year-old autistic girl who said she was twice molested by a teacher's aide at a Boston elementary school classroom expressed ... --- Boston.com --- November 15, 2014 (MASSACHUSETTS)
Alleged Rape of 6-year-old Girl with 'Cognitive Disabilities' Lands Convict a New Felony Charge
A 29-year-old Muskegon man who was discharged from prison in 2013 has been charged with a new felony for allegedly raping ... --- The Muskegon Chronicle --- November 14, 2014 (MICHIGAN)
Hearings Set for Rutgers Professor Accused of Sexually Assaulting Mentally Disabled Man
A pair of hearings have been scheduled to address whether certain evidence can be admitted at the trial of Rutgers-Newark professor ... --- The Star-Ledger --- November 13, 2014 (NEW JERSEY)
Teens Admit To Charges In Ice Bucket Case
Three teens admitted this week to dumping a bucket containing urine, tobacco and spit on a 15-year-old with autism who thought he was participating in the "ice bucket challenge."
Mom Accused Of Throwing Son With Autism Off Bridge
A woman who appears to have written online about the stress of taking care of her son with autism and ailing husband is suspected of throwing her 6-year-old boy to his death from a bridge.
Men With Disabilities Face Increased Risk Of Sexual Violence
In a new study, researchers found that, after adjusting for demographics, men who have disabilities were four times more likely to be sexually abused during their lifetime compared with men who weren't disabled.
Alabama Girl Allegedly Used as Rape 'Bait' Speaks out for the First Time
An Alabama special needs student has spoken publicly for the first time about allegedly being used as rape 'bait' by a school employee to catch a ... --- New York Daily News --- October 29, 2014 (ALABAMA)
Parents Say Children with Autism Abused at Rocklin School
The parents spoke publicly about it Thursday, saying they are upset with the school because they found out about the alleged abuse from police. --- FOX40 --- October 30, 2014 (CALIFORNIA)
School Administrator Arrested after Special Needs Child Says He Was Beaten with Belt
... a call from the school on Westridge Industrial Boulevard on Monday to let her know they were disciplining her son, who is a special needs student. --- WSB Atlanta --- October 30, 2014 (GEORGIA)
Group Home Counselor Again Charged with Abuse
Baltimore County police said Gary Lee Toft, 63, of Baltimore, was charged with vulnerable adult abuse, perverted practice and numerous sex offenses ... --- WBAL Baltimore --- October 29, 2014 (MARYLAND)
Man Who Sexually Assaulted Disabled Woman Gets Life Sentence
A man who sexually assaulted a mentally disabled woman at a rehabilitation center received a life sentence in prison with parole Friday. --- Minneapolis Star Tribune --- November 7, 2014 (MINNESOTA)
Ex-director Gets Prison for Stealing from Home for the Disabled
A Missouri woman will go to jail for embezzling more than $300,000 from a home for people with disabilities, which she had formerly helped run. --- Kansas City Business Journal --- October 31, 2014 (MISSOURI)
Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing from Disabled Clients at Billings Nonprofit
A 49-year-old woman accused of slowly stealing thousands of dollars from more than 50 physically or mentally disabled clients at a Billings non-profit ... --- Billings Gazette --- October 31, 2014 (MONTANA)
Philadelphia Pastor Accused of Fondling Mentally-challenged Niece
According to a Philadelphia Daily News report, the church's pastor was arrested last week, accused of sexually abusing ... --- The Grio --- November 4, 2014 (PENNSYLVANIA)
Attorneys Wrangle over Release of Records in Case Involving Autistic Boy
The school district being sued over the alleged mistreatment of a student with autism wants to keep some of the boy's records out of ... --- Bennington Banner --- October 31, 2014 (VERMONT)
profits. This year is The Arc of Aurora's inaugural one with Colorado Gives Day, and we are asking you, Dear Reader, to help it be a success. 
enforcement personnel, prosecutors, and others involved in the criminal justice and community response to sexual assault. Training will be provided by a multidisciplinary team of experts from the fields of psychology, law enforcement, prosecution, and health care. Participants will learn about the neurobiology of trauma and its application to victims of sexual assault. By exploring how trauma affects victims' emotions and behavior, special attention will be given to examining how the brain processes and recalls traumatic events. 
by Ending Violence Against Women International (EVAWI), participants submitted a number of questions. Dr. Campbell helped to co-author 
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may be of assistance - for example, the publication Justice for Victims Behind Bars: Improving the Response to Cases of Sexual Abuse in Confinement and the recorded webinar Integrating a Trauma-Informed Response.