Tip Sheet: Family Safety Planning for Parents of Children with Disabilities

Abstract

Creating a family safety plan is a good place to start when thinking about how to keep your child safe from sexual harm or abuse. All children, by virtue of their size and development, are vulnerable to sexual abuse. Children with disabilities are often more vulnerable. By being proactive about safety, there are many ways to reduce your child’s vulnerability and keep your child safe. Be sure your Family Safety Plan addresses the needs of all members of your family, not just your child with a disability.