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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