Collaborative Approach to Sexual Violence Response
A Community Partnership Addressing Sexual Violence Against People with I/DD
A collaborative effort led by the University of Arizona Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities. Our goal is to build on existing community efforts and expertise to address sexual violence against individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
The objectives center around public awareness, education and training, policy analysis, legislative efforts, and workforce development. Partnerships serve as the core of these efforts.
Guiding Principles
Engage persons with disabilities and families during all stages
Listen authentically to diverse perspectives
Utilize and learn from existing systems
Base future success on past & current success of organizations
Recognize and respect incremental change
Participate with a collaborative and educational perspective
Communicate respectfully with clear intentions
Background
Untold Stories report identified recommendations
Why this project is important:
✓ High prevalence of sexual violence (SV)
✓ Communities have common goals
✓ Partnerships can maximize existing efforts
We Need Your Input! Your feedback will guide this project in developing effective and inclusive messaging, resources, and strategies.
Information Session
The project team hosted an information session for potential partners to learn more about the project and discuss the possibility of working together to prevent sexual violence against people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). The information session included an overview of the project’s goals, the unique needs of the I/DD community, and ways to raise awareness.
The recording will be available in the future*
Join Our Efforts
If you’re interested in continuing this important work, please consider signing up to collaborate. Together, we can make a greater impact.
Sign up HERE
Contact
If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please contact Celina Urquidez, MPH, Education and Training Sr. Coordinator with any questions celinau@arizona.edu
This project was made possible through funding provided by the Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council. The Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $1,500,930 with 100 percent funding by ACL/HHS. Council efforts are those of the grantee and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government. The views expressed in written materials or publications and by any speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the ADDPC or the Administration for Community Living, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.