24-Hour Help Line: Call: 877-216-6383 Text: 989-200-5122 Midland Office: 989-835-6771
Midland County 2500 Waldo Ave. Midland, MI 48642 989-835-6771
Gladwin Office: 989-426-9413 www.shelterhousemidland.org
Shelterhouse serves all victims of domestic and sexual violence regardless of ability level, age, gender, race, sexual orientation, or income. Services are confidential and free of charge.
SERVICES 24-hour help line Safe shelter Support groups One-on-one counseling Housing assistance Legal advocacy & court accompaniment Sexual assault medical forensic examinations
You are safe here.
Gladwin County
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in the Disability Community
234 W. Cedar Ave. Gladwin, MI 48624 989-426-9413
shelterhousemidland.org
facebook.com/SheltHouse
24-Hour Helpline Call: 877-216-6383 Text: 989-200-5122
Domestic violence and sexual assault can be experienced by individuals of all backgrounds and ability levels. These types of violence can intersect with disability in the following ways: Abuse and assault can cause temporary or permanent disability.
Abuse, violence, and assault on individuals with disabilities often take nontraditional forms.
The Issue
Withholding or limiting necessary supports, medication and treatment
Studies show that individuals with disabilities are at a greater risk of
Individuals with disabilities experience higher rates of domestic violence, sexual assault, and abuse.
Non-traditional forms of abuse that may be used against individuals with disabilities:
experiencing domestic and sexual violence than individuals without disabilities.
Shaming or making fun of a person's disability Stealing or withholding disability income Creating physical and social barriers to being independent Threatening to institutionalize partner Harming or threatening to harm a service animal
People with disabilities face specific additional barriers to seeking help.
Withholding, damaging, or destroying assistive devices
Sources: www.thehotline.org & www.ncedsv.org
Using partner's disability to justify abusive behaviors