P002 - Advocacy Strategies to Empower Persons with Disabilities Survivors from Violence

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Abstract

The issue of violence against persons with disabilities is persistent and prevalent in every region of the world. Through a preliminary assessment of the situation in Thailand, violence against persons with disabilities occurs across all types of disabilities. It is not only physical violence perpetrated by individuals that causes harm, but also extends to mental, sexual, and includes instances of neglect and abandonment. Currently, there is a growing emphasis on the rights of persons with disabilities survivors, shifting the perspective from the traditional model of disabilities to a rights-based approach. Despite the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) addressing freedom from exploitation, violence, and abuse in Article 16, there is a notable absence of thorough guidelines for both policy and practical levels in preventing and intervening in cases of violence against persons with disabilities. Service providers from public, private, and disability organizations still demonstrate insufficient awareness and prioritization of persons with disabilities who experience violence. The presenter proposes a recommendations on systematic approach to prevention and intervention, focusing on Policy, Prosecution, Protection, Prevention, and Partnership.

Authors

• Nattakarn Noree, Chulalongkorn University

• Vijita Rachatanantikul, Mahidol University