Freedom from exploitation, violence & abuse marianne schulze human rights consultant m.s@humanrightsconsultant.at www.humanrightsconsultant.at @hrmaze Freedom from exploitation, violence & abuse Council of Europe March 2017

Overview Article 16 CRPD What is exploitation, violence & abuse? Disability & Violence: specifics Prevention Monitoring & Recovery marianne schulze www.humanrightsconsultant.at

Article 16 CRPD “To protect persons with disabilities from all forms of exploitation, violence and abuse, including their gender-based aspects.” marianne schulze www.humanrightsconsultant.at

Forms of violence Physical violence Sexual abuse & exploitation Psychological threats & harm Interventions which violate the integrity of the person Neglect, abandonment & deprivation Financial abuse marianne schulze www.humanrightsconsultant.at

Disability & violence Public perception & hostility or indifference Perception as “easy targets” Lack of understanding of “disability” Ignorance & poor training of staff Lack of accountability Lack of knowledge & inadequate access to discrimination prevention & accountability for victims marianne schulze www.humanrightsconsultant.at

Prevention Participation Gender Equality Multiple Discrimination Education & training marianne schulze www.humanrightsconsultant.at

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