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North Dakota's Silent Crime Victims

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Tuesday, June 12, 2007   


Bismarck, ND - Thousands of North Dakotans may find themselves in a high-risk crime category -- not because of where they live or work, but simply because they have a disability. A new analysis of federal crime data by disability rights groups shows anyone with a disability is more likely to be abused or robbed. Beverly Frantz with the Institute on Disabilities says the statistics are clear.

"People with disabilities are victims of crime at a much higher rates, including sexual assault, robbery, burglary, destruction of property."

Frantz says adults are not the only crime victims, and points to particularly distressing figures about crimes against children with disabilities.

"Sixty-eight percent were found to be victims of sexual abuse, and 32 percent were victims of physical abuse."

Frantz says there are no exact numbers for North Dakota because noting a victim's disability is not generally part of crime reporting requirements. She would like to see new federal reporting policies, as well as law enforcement training and awareness -- all of which could work to lower crime rates against people with disabilities.

As with any crime victim, Franz points to life-changing consequences for the health and financial stability of victims with disabilities, with research showing ongoing psychological effects and decreased productivity.

Learn more about the issue online, at www.ilru.org




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