STATEWIDE ADVISORY COMMITTEE CONTINUES TO WORK
PREVENTING SEXUAL ABUSE OF PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
NCEDSV leading prevention campaign
NCEDSV continues to bring people together to bring awareness to and discuss strategies to prevent sexual assault of people with developmental disabilities. We are hosting statewide virtual meetings to discuss the issues facing people with developmental disabilities who may be struggling in unhealthy relationships and are vulnerable to sexual assault.
Our goal is to engage members of an advisory committee who can share their expertise focusing on prevention, supporting survivors, improving access to services, and identifying and enhancing available resources.
WHAT: Statewide Virtual Meeting
WHEN: January 2020 Date TBD
WHO:
- Parents of Young People (ages 12-24) with Developmental Disabilities;
- Self-and Peer-advocates; and
- Direct Service Providers
- Discuss key elements for developing a prevention project and a work plan for 2020.
This project is supported by the Nevada State Division of Public and Behavioral Health through Grant Number NB01OT009235 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Division nor the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.