People with disability are twice more likely to experience violence than people without disability, with 65% of people with disability experiencing violence after turning 15 (Centre of Research Excellence in Disability and Health). Statistically, that’s about two-thirds of your participants who have experienced violence. 

If you work with people with disability, it’s almost certain that you work with people who are experiencing violence. But folks experiencing violence often feel deep-seated shame, so it can be a hidden issue.

There are significantly higher barriers to accessing family violence support for people with disability than for people without disability, so sometimes people simply choose not to, or feel unable to get support.