Prevention of violence against persons with disabilities Violence, forms of violence, how to prevent violence against persons with disabilities, recommendations This interesting and relevant topic was dedicated to group therapy-psychologist's hour at the Irakli Kemoklidze Day Center, Association,,Ika-21''. Association - “Ika-21” therapy was led by psychologist-Pati Chilingarishvili.

Violence and its forms

Violence is behavior aimed at causing physical, psychological, sexual, economic or other types of harm. Forms of violence include:

1. Physical violence - bodily harm or creating a threat to life.
   Psychological violence - emotional pressure, humiliation, intimidation, threats.
   Sexual violence - sexual acts or touching against will.
   Economic violence - control or seizure of financial resources.
   Social violence - social isolation or restriction of contact with a person.
   
   

How to prevent violence against people with disabilities?
People with disabilities are often more vulnerable to violence, so it is important to protect and support them.

Steps to prevent violence:

1. Education and awareness-raising
   

o Inform the public about the rights of people with disabilities.
o Provide information on what violence is and how to recognize it.

2. Creating a support system
   

o Develop accessible services, such as psychological assistance and legal support.
o Ensure a safe environment in residential areas, schools and workplaces.

3. Social Inclusion

o Promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in society to avoid isolation.
o Strengthen communication and access to the resources they need.

4. Protect rights
   

o Ensure the realization of the rights provided for by law for people with disabilities.
o If necessary, provide information on ways to protect rights.

Recommendations:

• Role of society:
  

Strengthen a public approach that promotes equality and tolerance.

• State structures:

Ensure the effective use of the legal framework for violence prevention.

• Education system:

Include violence prevention and support for persons with disabilities in curricula.

• Personal involvement:

Reach out for support and listen to those who need it.