| Author (Corporate) | European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights |
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| Publisher | Publications Office of the European Union |
| Series Title | FRA Reports: Equality |
| Publication Date | December 2015 |
| ISBN | 978-92-9239-941-2 |
| EC | TK-04-15-511-EN-N |
| Content Type | Report |
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Summary: Children with disabilities face significant barriers to enjoying their fundamental rights. They are often excluded from society, sometimes living in facilities far from their families. They are also denied access to basic services, such as health care and education, and endure stigma and discrimination, as well as sexual, physical and psychological violence. FRA scrutinised the important but underreported issue of violence against children with disabilities, carrying out desk research and conducting interviews with knowledgeable stakeholders. This report presents the results of that research. Further information: International, European and national law all recognise the right to protection from all forms of violence. But even though protective measures are available, girls and boys with disabilities are more likely than their peers to experience violence, sexual abuse or bullying in schools, at home or in institutions across the European Union; they also often face violence linked to their disability. The report outlines relevant international and European standards and reviews national legislation and policies addressing violence against children with disabilities. The report also explores the extent and different causes, settings and forms of such violence, and presents measures and initiatives to prevent it. |
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http://fra.europa.eu/en/publication/2015/violence-children-disabilities-eu
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| Subject Categories | Employment and Social Affairs, Geography, Values and Beliefs |
| International Organisations | European Union [EU] |
