What’s Happening for Deaf Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence?
Deaf domestic and sexual violence programs are few and far between in comparison to hearing programs. There are only 20 “for Deaf, by Deaf” programs compared to approximately 3,000 programs designed for hearing survivors. What does this mean for Deaf survivors of domestic and sexual violence trying to heal from violence and abuse? A panel of advocates from Deaf domestic and sexual violence programs discussed the state of Deaf services. These boots-on-ground advocates shared information about their programs, including about the National Deaf Hotline, the barriers Deaf survivors experience when trying to access services from hearing programs, the disparities Deaf survivors of color experience, and why understanding what’s happening, and the resources available to Deaf survivors of domestic and sexual violence, is critical.
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