According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, people with disabilities are at least than those without disabilities. released this January revealed Justice Department data on sex crimes that showed people with intellectual disabilities, both men and women, are victims of sexual assault more than seven times as frequently as people without disabilities.
(Community, Accessibility, Response, Education) collaborative provides comprehensive intervention and prevention services to people with intellectual or developmental disabilities in Greater Cincinnati.
Joining "Cincinnati Edition" to discuss protecting individuals with disabilities from sexual abuse are Project CARE self-advocate Bree Moss; Project CARE Manager Holly Watson; and from , Behavior Support Coordinator Kimi Remenyi and Service and Support Administrator Amanda Stegall.
Project CARE partners include the YWCA of Greater Cincinnati, Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services, , Butler County and .
Tune in to "Cincinnati Edition" April 9 beginning at 1:00 p.m. to hear this segment.
24-hour hotlines to call in case of emergency
Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services: 513-559-6629
YWCA Domestic Violence (Hamilton County): 513-872-9259
House of Peace (Clermont, Brown and Adams counties): 513-753-7281
Women Helping Women: 513-381-5610
Butler County SANE Network: 513-330-6171