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This report details that violence and abuse are serious problems for persons with disabilities and that they are at greater risk than non-disabled persons. The report highlights the different categories of abuse suffered by people with disabilities, describes barriers to addressing abuse, and provides strategies to address violence and abuse
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Keywords
Disability and social diversity; persons with disabilities; vulnerable groups; Global picture; disability identity and intersectionality; Health; systems: health workforce; treatment and prevention; Human rights; freedom from exploitation violence and abuse; Inclusion; society and social change; Rehabilitation; trauma