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Violence & Disability<\/h2>

\u201cIt\u2019s not invisible, it\u2019s ignored!\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Intimate partner violence affects many people, and statistics show that women are disproportionately impacted. Women with disabilities are particularly exposed and face specific challenges that increase their vulnerability and isolation.<\/p>\n

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), \u201ca person is considered to have a disability if one or more physical, mental, intellectual or sensory functions are impaired, either temporarily or permanently, limiting their autonomy or participation in society.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

In Switzerland, although 22% of the population (one in five people) lives with a disability<\/a>, it remains extremely difficult to find reliable national data on violence experienced by people with disabilities. In a 2023 report<\/a>, the Federal Council acknowledged that existing knowledge is \u201cvery limited\u201d<\/em> and that there is \u201cno representative database\u201d<\/em> regarding domestic violence targeting people with disabilities.<\/p>\n

International studies estimate that women with disabilities face up to ten times higher risk of sexual violence. According to the United Nations (2023), women with disabilities are two to three times more likely to experience intimate partner violence.<\/p>\n

violencequefaire.ch<\/strong> has a team of specialists who are sensitised to issues related to disability and intimate partner violence.<\/p><\/div>

It can be difficult to talk about it<\/span><\/div>

It is never easy for people experiencing intimate partner violence to speak about it or to ask for help. Several barriers make it even more difficult for people with disabilities:
\n\u2022\tIncreased dependence on the person using violence (for care, mobility, communication, finances, etc.)
\n\u2022\tLimited knowledge about disability among health, justice or social services professionals
\n\u2022\tAccessibility barriers in support services, helplines or emergency shelters
\n\u2022\tFear of not being believed, especially for people with psychosocial, intellectual or sensory disabilities
\n\u2022\tCommunication difficulties due to the lack of interpreters, adapted tools or training in inclusive communication
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Multiple and specific forms of violence <\/span><\/div>

\u2022\tIntimate partner violence can take different forms: psychological, physical, sexual and economic. In addition to these forms, people with disabilities may also face medical or care-related violence, for example when a partner refuses to provide necessary care (hiding medication, ignoring or minimising pain, not providing enough food, intentionally neglecting essential needs), or provides care in a rough or harmful way (such as giving a cold shower or brushing hair violently).
\nThe vulnerabilities linked to disability can increase the severity of the violence, as they give the partner using violence additional means to exert power, control and coercion.
\n\u2022\tThe lack of training and awareness among health, social and justice professionals can also expose people to institutional violence, particularly when they share their experience of abuse.
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You are not alone <\/span><\/div>

On violencequefaire.ch, specialists in the field of domestic violence answer your written, anonymous questions within three working days. Breaking the silence is a first step towards stopping the cycle of violence.
\nThis website has been designed to allow you to talk about your situation safely and to support you in your first steps away from violence. You will find written support, someone who will listen, and personalised advice based on your needs
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\u00a0VIOLENCES ET HANDICAP- LA VIOLENCE AU SEIN DU COUPLE CHEZ LES PERSONNES EN SITUATION DE HANDICAP<\/b><\/p>\n

Experte: Giada Besomi<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u00c9PISODE 9 – VIOLENCE AND DISABILITY<\/h5>Experte: Annick Bavaud<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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