Gentile Julie P, Grant Larrilyn
Drs. Gentile and Grant are with the Department of Psychiatry at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.
Innov Clin Neurosci. 2024 Dec 1;21(10):15-21. eCollection 2024 Oct-Dec.
Prevention of sexual assault in intellectual disability (ID) begins with defining the problem. There are identified risk factors and barriers faced by adults with ID who experience sexual assault. Research shows that individuals with ID are victimized by sexual assault at rates substantially higher than the general population. The perpetrators are usually trusted individuals in their environment, such as peers, caregivers, or family members. Effective prevention efforts require identifying risk factors and employing public health strategies. Finally, widespread adoption of evidence-based educational programs and proven strategies are necessities.
预防智力残疾者遭受性侵犯始于对问题的界定。患有智力残疾的成年人在遭受性侵犯时面临着已确定的风险因素和障碍。研究表明，智力残疾者遭受性侵犯的比率大大高于普通人群。犯罪者通常是他们周围值得信任的人，如同伴、护理人员或家庭成员。有效的预防措施需要识别风险因素并采用公共卫生策略。最后，广泛采用基于证据的教育项目和经证实的策略是必要的。
