Disability Inclusion in Child Protection and Gender-Based Violence Programs
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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CONTENTS
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1. INTRODUCTION
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1.1 Purpose of the Resource
1.2 How to use this Resource
2. UNDERSTANDING DISABILITY
2.1 Concept of Disability
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2.2 Models of Disability
2.3 Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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3. ADDRESSING EXISTING ATTITIUDES & ASSUMPTIONS RELATED TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
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4. GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR WORKING WITH SURVIVORS WITH DISABILITIES
PRINCIPLE 1. Ensure Safety
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PRINCIPLE 2. Respect Confidentiality
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PRINCIPLE 3. Respect their Wishes, Rights and Dignity
PRINCIPLE 4. Non-discrimination
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5. DECISION-MAKING AND SELF DETERMINATION
5.1 Informed consent process26
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5.2 Informed Consent Flow Chart28
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5.3 Involving a trusted support person in the informed consent process
5.4 Ensuring the rights, wishes and preferences of survivors with disabilities
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6. ENGAGING CAREGIVERS AND FAMILY MEMBERS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
6.1 Maintaining a survivor-centered approach
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6.2 Fostering positive power dynamics34
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7. CASE ASSESSMENT AND ACTION PLANNING
7.1 Assessing needs of survivors and at-risk women, children, and youth with disabilities
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7.2 Identifying skills, capacities and strengths/assets
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7.3 Identifying safety concerns and developing a safety plan
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7.4 Referral pathways for survivors with disabilities – Roles of different actors
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7.5 Advocating for survivors with disabilities
8. TIPS FOR COMMUNICATING WITH PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
8.1 Use respectful language
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8.2 Use a strengths-based approach
8.3 General guidance
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9. SUPERVISION STRUCTURES: SUPPORTING GBV CASE WORKERS WITH COMPLEX CASES
9.1 Caseload and Assignment System
9.2 Individual & Peer Supervision
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9.3 Supervision Tools
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10. GUIDANCE FOR GBV TRAINERS
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Notes
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