1. Freedom from exploitation, violence & abuse
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human rights consultant
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Freedom from exploitation, violence & abuse
Council of Europe March 2017

2. Overview Article 16 CRPD What is exploitation, violence & abuse?
Disability & Violence: specifics
Prevention
Monitoring & Recovery
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3. Article 16 CRPD
“To protect persons with disabilities from all forms of exploitation, violence and abuse, including their gender-based aspects.”
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4. Forms of violence Physical violence Sexual abuse & exploitation
Psychological threats & harm
Interventions which violate the integrity of the person
Neglect, abandonment & deprivation
Financial abuse
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5. 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
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6. Prevention Participation Gender Equality Multiple Discrimination
Education & training
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7. Thank you! marianne schulze human rights consultant
@hrmaze
Thank you!