APS TARC Promising Practice Spotlight Series: Massachusetts
Source: APS Technical Assistance Resource Center
Published: 2019
Summary:
This webinar highlighted promising practices from the Massachusetts Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC), which received an APS Enhancement Grant from the US Department of Health & Human Services, Administration for Community Living in 2015. DPPC utilized a multidisciplinary approach—focusing on access to rape crisis centers—to expand access to trauma and victim services for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities who are victims of sexual assault. Staff from DPPC discuss the project and provide information on challenges, successes, and sustainability.
Speakers:Mariah Freark, Assistant General Counsel, MA Disabled Persons Protection Commission
Jaime Suvak, Sexual Assault Response Unit Manager, MA Disabled Persons Protection Commission
Link: APS TARC Promising Practice Spotlight Series: Massachusetts
Topics: Mandatory Reporting, Screening/Assessment
Access: Web-based
Intended Use: Self-directed Learning
Audience: Social Services
Level: Advanced, Basic
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