Sexual abuse is a serious and prevalent issue in the United States and disproportionately affects individuals with disabilities or special needs. A yearlong investigation uncovered that people with disabilities are seven times more likely to experience sexual assault than those who are not disabled.
In many cases, sexual assault goes unnoticed or unreported. Sexual assault survivors may not feel they will be believed or do not feel safe enough to talk about what happened. Below, we discuss some of the warning signs of sexual abuse.
Sexual abuse of people with disabilities occurs all too often. However, help and resources are available for survivors. If your loved one is a sexual assault survivor who has an intellectual or physical disability, an experienced attorney can help you understand your best legal options. The compassionate and experienced attorneys at Grant & Eisenhofer P.A. take cases nationwide.
