"May we please have sex tonight?" : people with learning difficulties pursuing privacy in residential settings
By: Hollomotz, Andrea.
Series: British Journal of Learning Disabilities 37 (2) 2009: 91-97.Publisher: 2009Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volume Subject(s): LEARNING DISABILITY | PRIVACY | RELATIONSHIPS | SEXUAL RIGHTS | RISK | SELF ADVOCACY | RESIDENTIAL SERVICES | POLICYSummary: Points out that many residential group settings for people with intellectual disability do not provide individuals with the private space in which they can explore sexual relationships in a safe and dignified manner. Suggests that self-advocacy driven policy guidance must be developed to ensure residents' privacy, whilst supporting them to lead safe sexual lives.Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Points out that many residential group settings for people with intellectual disability do not provide individuals with the private space in which they can explore sexual relationships in a safe and dignified manner. Suggests that self-advocacy driven policy guidance must be developed to ensure residents' privacy, whilst supporting them to lead safe sexual lives.
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