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Bowland, A. L. The Police and the Evidence Law: Investigating Family Violence Against Victims with Disabilities. Ottawa: Solicitor General Canada; 1993.
Police, Policy and Research Division, responding to violence and abuse. User report. The purpose of this report is to explore and clarify the complexities of evidence law as it relates to police investigation of family violence against persons with disabilities.
345.71 BOW 1993.

Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP). Family violence; Women, Children, Seniors and persons with disabilities: An annotated bibliography for police. Ottawa: Min. of Solicitor General.; 1993.
This training resource for police forces across Canada includes bibliographies on family violence in the areas of women, children, seniors and persons with disabilities divided into publications, audio-visual, information kits, and resource centres across Canada.
362.83.1 CAC 1993.

Canadian Association of Independent Living Centres. Seniors with disabilities abuse prevention model: An approach to independent living in rural communities. Ottawa: Author; 1995.
This prevention model is aimed at seniors with disabilities who are living in abusive situations. It focuses specifically on rural communities and their characteristics: among others, isolation and limited access to a range of development and support services and resources.
362.63 CAI 1995.

Happell, M. Relief... at what cost? Women with disabilities and substance use/misuse: Tobacco, alcohol and other drugs: Summary of themes. Vancouver: Dawn Canada; 1996; ISBN: Summer '96.
Themes of issues raised during a needs assessment on the use of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs, based on community input, with particular emphasis placed on use of current programs and what would make programs work for disabled women.
362.40.1 CHA 1996.

Jamieson, J. Adults with a mental handicap: Their quality of life. British Columbia: Ministry of Social Services; 1993.
This paper provides a discussion of theoretical development and empirical research concerning the quality of life of adults with a mental handicap.
362.63.4 JAM 1993.

Jamieson, J. An analysis of at home program respite service: The first eight months. British Columbia: Ministry of Social Services; 1991.
This document is an analysis of B.C.'s "At Home" program for parents who are caring for their severely disabled children in their own home.
362.63.1 JAM 1991.

Jamieson, J. Community living for adults with a mental handicap: A literature review and annotated bibliography. British Columbia: Ministry of Social Services; 1993.
This document summarizes research on community living for adults with a mental handicap.
362.63.2 JAM 1993.

Jamieson, J. Professional service for adults with a mental handicap. British Columbia: Ministry of Social Services; 1993.
This document looks at professional services in B.C. for adults facing mental challenges and their particular needs.
362.63.4 JAM 1993.

MacKinnon, K.; Jamieson, J.; Schmidt, T. Creative alternatives: Options for adults with a mental handicap or multiple disabilities. British Columbia: Ministry of Social Services; 1996.
This report examines the possible options for housing and support of individuals living with a mental handicap.
362.63 MAC 1996.

Masuda, S.; Ridington, J. Meeting our needs: An access manual for transition houses. Vancouver: DAWN Canada (Disabled Women's Network Canada).; 1992.
This manual focuses on the problems of accessibility of support services for disabled women, in particular the need for transition houses equipped to provide adequate care and services for this special group.
362.82 MAS 1992.

McCreary Centre Society. Chronic illness and disability among youth in British Columbia. Vancouver: Author; 1994.
This report provides data from the 1993 Adolescent Health Survey related to chronic illness and disability among youth in B.C., estimating the self-reported prevalence of health problems and disabling conditions and how many adolescents whose activities are limited by these conditions.
362.70.1 MCC 1994.

McCreary Centre Society. Sexual abuse and young people with disabilities project (SAYPD): Investigation guidelines. Vancouver: 1993.
A component of the first phase of the SAYPD project, this publication focuses on the framework for child abuse investigations in B.C. and the need for greater guidance on disabilities issues. Guidelines for sexual abuse investigations involving children with disabilities are presented.
362.704.1 MCC 1993.

McCreary Centre Society. Sexual abuse and young people with disabilities project (SAYPD): Annotated Bibliography. Vancouver; 1993.
This annotated bibliography was developed with the help of an advisory group of specialists from around N. America and includes about 350 relevant resource materials from 1980 onwards, including abuse within residential settings.
362.704.2 MCC 1993.

McCreary Centre Society. Sexual abuse and young people with disabilities project (SAYPD): Results and recommendations. Vancouver: 1993.
This manual details the results of the SAYPD, including: a registry of 90 service providers who provide sexual abuse or sexuality services to disabled young people; a collection developed of over 500 resource materials; guidelines for sexual abuse investigations were drafted; a proposal for a specialized resource center of disabilities, sexual abuse and sexuality was proposed to the Min. of Health.
362.704.4 MCC 1993.

McCreary Centre Society. Sexual abuse and young people with disabilities project (SAYPD): Summary report. Vancouver: 1993.
This summary report briefly describes the progress of SAYPD project undertaken by the McCreary Centre Society. The Society's tasks were to conduct a needs assessment survey and develop: a resource library on disabilities, sexual abuse and sexuality; a registry of professionals with specialized expertise; and guidelines for sexual abuse investigations of children and youth with disabilities.
362.704.3 MCC 1993.

McCreary Centre Society. Sexual abuse and young people with disabilities project: Planning forum proceedings. Vancouver: 1994.
The purpose of Phase II is to communicate the results of Phase I and begin to respond to identified needs in the area of resource materials, training and accessibility of services. The planning forum brought tog
362.704.5 MCC 1994.

Medicine Hat Regional Association for the Mentally Handicapped. Toward a better tomorrow: Helping mentally handicapped people stop the cycle of violence and abuse. Medicine Hat, Alberta: Author; 1993.
This training manual is designed to provide information on abuse, preventative measures and legal responsibilities for people who work with, are friends with or have as a family member someone with a mental handicap.
362.20 MED 1993.

Rodriguez, L. Home adaptations for seniors and persons with disabilities. Canada: CMHC; 1994.
This paper discusses the adaptations that can be made to facilitate independent living for the elderly and those living with disabilities.
362.63 ROD 1994.

Rogow, S. Helping the visually impaired child with developmental problems; Effective practice in home, school and community. New York: Teachers College Press; 1988; ISBN: Summer 96.
This book was written with three goals; to identify and - through the use of case histories - portray the consequences of combined visual, physical and neurological handicaps; to outline research in the field, and to explore approaches to effective intervention and curricula, with an emphasis on community integration.
371.30 ROG 1988.

Rogow, S.; Hass, J. Shared moments: Learning games for children with disabilities. North Carolina: Tudor Publishers; 1993.
This book of learning games is designed to stimulate, encourage and involve children. The learning games can be used with babies and young children who have visual problems, movement problems, and delays in language, social and cognitive development.
371.30 ROG 1993.

Sobsey, D. Violence and abuse in the lives of people with disabilities: The end of silent acceptance? Toronto: Paul H. Brookes Pub.; 1994.
This book address the questions of why the abuse of individuals with disabilities is so prevalent and how can it be prevented. It describes proven prevention strategies to promote the personal safety and well-being of individuals with disabilities. Poignant case studies, alarming statistics and an integrated ecological model of abuse are utilized, and specific guidance is offered to professionals and families for:
detecting instances where abuse may be occurring, identifying risk factors, combating abuse by altering specific social conditions, helping to heal the consequences of abuse, and ending the violence and disability cycle.
362.40 SOB 1994.

The Roeher Institute. No more victims: A manual to guide the legal community in addressing the sexual abuse of people with a mental handicap. North York: The Roeher Institute; 1992.
Personal accounts included.
362.20.4 ROE 1992.

Additional References

Anne (1993) Violence Against Women With Disabilities Ability Network, August September, p. 15.

Biersdoorff, K. (1994) Facilitating Decision Making: Characteristics of a Good Facilitator. Rehabilitation Review 5:7.

Ministry of the Solicitor General of Canada (1993) The Police and Evidence Law: Investigating Family Violence Against Victims with Disabilities. Ottawa: Ministry of Supply and Services Canada.

Responding to Family Violence and Abuse: An Independent Living Approach. Canadian Association of Independent Living Centres.

Simpson, A. (1993) Individual Advocacy Through the Independent Living Centre. In A. Neufeldt (Ed.) Independent Living: An Agenda for the Nineties (pp 5-14)) Ottawa: Canadian Association of Independent Living Centres.

Sobsey, D. (1990) Too Much Stress on Stress? Abuse and the Family Stress Factor. Quarterly Newsletter of the American Association on Mental Retardation 3:1.

Sobsey, D & Mansell, S. (1992) The Prevention of Sexual Abuse of People with Disabilities. Network, 2:3 pp. 8-17.