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Understanding the Needs of the Victims of Sexual Assault in the Deaf Community

NCJ Number
212867
Date Published
October 2005
Length
115 pages
Annotation
This study sought the opinions of service providers for deaf sexual assault victims and the views of members of the deaf community, in order to identify service gaps for these victims and how law enforcement agencies can be a more effective resource for them.
Abstract
This study sought the opinions of service providers for deaf sexual assault victims and the views of members of the deaf community, in order to identify service gaps for these victims and how law enforcement agencies can be a more effective resource for them.

Date Published: October 1, 2005