Peer Advocate's Experience of Deaf Women's Disclosure of Sexual Assault
Location
163 Student Union: Discovery Room A
Start Date
5-11-2015 2:00 PM
End Date
5-11-2015 3:30 PM
Description
This research captured a glimpse of female Deaf survivors’ experience of sexual assault through the eyes of an advocate. A Deaf advocate was interviewed revealing several themes regarding the uniqueness of Deaf survivors and their culture. Results warrant further research with Deaf survivors to glean a better understanding of their disclosure experiences.
Repository Citation
Opsahl, Noelle Opsahl, "Peer Advocate's Experience of Deaf Women's Disclosure of Sexual Assault" (2015). Breaking Silences, Demanding Crip Justice: Sex, Sexuality, and Disability. 9.
https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/breaking_silences/2015/november5/9
Peer Advocate's Experience of Deaf Women's Disclosure of Sexual Assault
163 Student Union: Discovery Room A
This research captured a glimpse of female Deaf survivors’ experience of sexual assault through the eyes of an advocate. A Deaf advocate was interviewed revealing several themes regarding the uniqueness of Deaf survivors and their culture. Results warrant further research with Deaf survivors to glean a better understanding of their disclosure experiences.
