Abuse by Paid Carers and Personal Assistants
Women reported psychological and financial violations. They also reported violations of privacy by paid caregivers. These cases often went ignored by social services, leaving the women stuck in these abusive cycles. According to the article, social services simply did not care to investigate or did not believe the victims.
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Disabilities Represented in the Study
Abuse Often Exploits the Woman’s Impairment
Barriers to Escaping Abuse for Disabled Women
Abuse by Paid Carers and Personal Assistants
Lack of Recognition from Service Providers
Intersectional Disadvantage in Accessing Support
Inadequate Service Provision
Psychological Impacts of Being Disbelieved
Risks of Institutionalisation as a Response to Abuse
Recommendations for Improving Outcomes for Disabled Women