Disabled Are Targets of Abuse

People who are mentally retarded/developmentally disabled are easy targets for sexual abuse. The Kings County District Attorney's office is attempting to educate the public about this type of victimization. Catherine Reed, the program coordinator for the DA's Project Shield program, said there were five major types of developmental disabilities including autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, neurological impairments and mental retardation.

"A lot of perpetrators work in group homes," Reed explained of the sexual assault crimes.

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