Week 4 Discussion 2 Victimization of Special Populations

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Week 4 Discussion 2 Victimization of Special Populations The fact that some of the most vulnerable members of our society—those with developmental disabilities—are significantly more likely than others to become victims of crime is one of the most heartbreaking truths of the world we live in. Compared to children without impairments, children with disabilities are three times more likely to experience maltreatment. For kids with intellectual or mental health impairments, the risk of sexual abuse is significantly higher. It is shocking how frequently violent crimes are committed against people with disabilities. According to the US Department of Justice, people with disabilities are victims of violent crimes more than twice as often as those without disabilities. The same person frequently targets these people on several occasions. Many of these abusers are people the victim knows, and they frequently include family members, friends, teachers, neighbors, and staff members who are responsible for working with people with disabilities. According to Petersilia (2001), "These people are frequently unable to defend themselves and are more likely to accept inappropriate advances without questioning or understanding the potential sinister motive behind them." Some people with impairments struggle to communicate, which makes it difficult for them to recount what was done to them and by whom after the fact. Many of these victims live in segregated environments, such as group homes, are dependent on a limited group of individuals, and are frequently alone. According to Tyiska (2015), "other particular barriers, such as social isolation, physical accessibility barriers, attitudinal behaviors, and dependence upon caretakers, also contribute to the increased risk of victimization of persons with disabilities." A federal statute in the United States called the Crime Victims with impairments Awareness Act aims to raise public awareness of the problem of crime victims who have developmental impairments. The Act also seeks to address the safety and justice requirements of criminal victims with developmental disabilities by gathering data to assess the scope of the issue and developing solutions. In 1998, this Act was passed. The Act also mandates that the Attorney General perform a research to better understand crimes committed against people who have developmental impairments so that fresh tactics may be developed to lessen the frequency of such crimes. The study should pay particular attention to the types and numbers of crimes committed against people who have developmental disabilities, the risk factors that make them more likely to become victims, and the responses of the legal system to such crimes. The top objective is always preventing victimization. It is crucial to educate people with disabilities and their families about the proper safety precautions to take when participating in activities, including the risks associated with internet use, effective money management, and who to call for assistance. However, if preventative efforts are unsuccessful, it is crucial to strive toward ensuring that all crime victims, including those who are disabled, are fully included and actively participate in the criminal justice system. It is essential for victim support groups and criminal justice organizations to collaborate and share training. These organizations can construct communication channels and cooperative training opportunities with disability advocacy initiatives. Law enforcement investigators must take further precautions to guarantee that they give extra help and treat crime victims with disabilities with compassion while looking

into crimes against people with disabilities. If the victim is a kid with disabilities, this would include working together with child protection professionals during the investigation and interview process, or working together with adult protection professionals if the victim is an adult with disabilities. It should be a top priority for criminal justice organizations and victim aid programs to support victims with disabilities and put in place the necessary processes for addressing these situations. References Daigle, L. E. (2018). Victimology: A text/reader (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc. Petersilia, J. R. (2001). Crime Victims with Developmental Disabilities. Criminal Justice and Behavior,28(6), 655-694. doi:10.1177/009385480102800601 Tyiska, C. G. (2015, August 5). Working with Victims of Crime with Disabilities. Retrieved July 3, 2018, from https://www.ncjrs.gov/ovc_archives/factsheets/disable.htm

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