The ‘invisible’ needs of women with disabilities in transportation systems

Women with disabilities are among those who suffer most from sexual assault in transit environments. This paper offers a review of international literature concerning women’s victimisation and safety in transit environments with focus on (a) the concept of vulnerability, (b) data on victimisation in...

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VerfasserInnen: Iudici, Antonio (Verfasst von) ; Bertoli, Laura (Verfasst von) ; Faccio, Elena (Verfasst von)
Medienart: Elektronisch Aufsatz
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: [2017]
In: Crime prevention and community safety
Jahr: 2017, Band: 19, Heft: 3, Seiten: 264-275
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Disability
Victimisation
Mobility
Vulnerability
Crime
Security
Women
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Zusammenfassung:Women with disabilities are among those who suffer most from sexual assault in transit environments. This paper offers a review of international literature concerning women’s victimisation and safety in transit environments with focus on (a) the concept of vulnerability, (b) data on victimisation in transport systems, (c) the perspective of criminals who target women with disabilities and (d) prevention policies and intervention strategies.
ISSN:1743-4629
DOI:10.1057/s41300-017-0031-6