Disabled children are significantly more likely to be abused than non-disabled children and their abuse often goes unrecognised and under-reported.<\/p>\n
Several studies have revealed evidence of under-reporting in the UK and other countries (Stalker et al 2010) .<\/p>\n
Disabled children are 3\/4 times more likely to suffer violence (Jones et al 2012).<\/p>\n
Young people with learning disabilities are more vulnerable to child sexual exploitation (CSE) (Franklin et al 2015)<\/p>\n
Disabled children and young people are children\/ young people first and foremost. Their wellbeing should be considered in relation to their individual circumstances.<\/p>\n
The \u2018 Child Protection and Disability Toolkit\u2019 includes information on research, a set of training and resource materials designed to help practitioners understand the issues and good practice guidance.<\/p>\n
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