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The sexual abuse of children with visual impairments

School of Education University of Birmingham Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TT

Approximately ten per cent of children in the United Kingdom are sexually abused and research suggests that handicapped children are similarly being sexually exploited. Replies to a questionnaire from special teachers indicated that more than half of them had had to deal with the suspected abuse of visually impaired children. There is need for further research; raised awareness on the part of professional staff; and the development of preventive strategies.

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