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Silent voices: women with disabilities and family and domestic violence.
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References used for this fact sheet
- Cockram, Dr J, 2003, Silent voices: Women with disabilities and family and domestic violence, People with Disabilities (WA), Australia. More information here.
- Howe, K, 2000, Violence against women with disabilities - an overview of the literature, Women With Disabilities Australia. More information here.
- Triple disadvantage – out of sight, out of mind, 2003, Violence Against Women with Disabilities Project, Domestic Violence and Incest Resource Centre, Australia. More information here.
- Information booklet for women with disabilities, Partnerships Against Domestic Violence Initiative, Office of the Status of Women, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Australian Government. Visit the Partnerships Against Domestic Violence website. More information here.
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