Washington state Developmental Disabilities Administration




*Developmental Disabilities Administration*



*April 4, 2024*







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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

The theme of this year's Sexual Assault Awareness month is Building Connected Communities. According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center [ [link removed] ] Building Connected Communities helps us reduce the likelihood of sexual abuse, assault and harassment in our communities.?

People with disabilities, especially those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, experience sexual assault at much higher rates than people without disabilities. It is essential that we help connect the individual's we support to their communities and help prevent sexual assault.



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Take Action if you Suspect Sexual Assault

* Always report suspected sexual assault right away to law enforcement and call 1-866-END HARM (1-866-363-4276) for children and vulnerable adults.
* You can make an online report [ [link removed] ] to Adult Protective Services (for adults only).
* Call or email your DDA case manager. If you do not know who that is click here [ [link removed] ] to find a DDA office and talk with a DDA employee.

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*For more information check out the following links.*


* National Sexual Violence Resource Center [ [link removed] ].
* Sexual Assault Prevention Care Provider Bulletin [ [link removed] ]
* Online Abuse and Trauma. [ [link removed] ]
* Keeping Kids Safe Online. [ [link removed] ]
* Preventing and Addressing Sexual Assault of People with I/DD [ [link removed] ].







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