Women with Intellectual and Learning Disabilities and Sexual Violence Prevention

WWILD - works to achieve social justice and systemic change that upholds the rights of people with intellectual and learning disabilities to live free from violence. Women with intellectual and/or learning disabilities aged 15 yrs and over who have experienced or are at risk of sexual violence. * Therapeutic and educative groups on integrated topics; * Individual Support Counselling; * Referral to appropriate criminal justice system i.e. Disability Training Program; * Advocacy regarding the rights of women with disabilities; * One-off events e.g International Woman's Day Activities, women's health workshops; * Information, support and resources; * Increased awareness through media and community development projects; * Presentation of papers at conferences, seminars and workshops; * Training and resource development; * Input into key government and non government initiatives which affect client group. Disability Training Program is a state wide program that provides support and information to people with, and organisations that provide a service to children and adults with intellectual, learning and cognitive disabilities who are victims or witnesses of crime. * Support through the Criminal Justice Justice System if required; * Statewide training for organisations in metropolitan, rural and regional areas; * Provision of information, referral and advice either in person or by phone to victims, their families, carers and service providers; * Community education and information; * Referral for appropriate counselling; * Presentation of papers at conferences, seminars and workshops; * Input into key government and non government initiatives which affect primary target group; and * Rescource development.