Women with disabilities who are exposed to intimate partner violence are doubly affected—both by abuse and by the inadequacy of society’s support system. This is shown in a new thesis at Umeå University with recommendations for structural changes.
Intimate partner violence services fall short for women with disabilities, says researcher
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