Report: Bureau of Justice Statistics: Crime Against Persons with Disabilities, 2009-2012 – Statistical Tables

In this report, crimes against people with disabilities are classified according to six limitations: hearing, vision, cognitive, ambulatory, self-care, and independent living.

Webpage: U.S. Fire Adminstration: Fire Safety for People with Disabilities

Fire safety tips that the United States Fire Administration encourages people with disabilities and their caregivers to read and use to help protect themselves and their homes from fire.

Video: Autism Research Group: Lost in Public

“Lost in Public” is a five-minute video that instructs children and guardians how to use rules, role playing and praise to teach children what to do if they become lost in a public setting.

Guide: OPWDD: On the Scene and Informed – First Response and Autism

This is a training document for first responders to learn about recognizing people with autism and behaviors they may encounter.

Webpage: The National Center for Victims of Crime: Resource Directory for Service Providers

This Resource Directory is designed to help community advocates working in the fields of crime victim assistance, disability services, law enforcement, and allied professions improve their response to victims with disabilities.

Webpage: SafeSoundFamily: Keeping Your Autistic Kids Safe

This webpage offers safety tips to parents and caregivers of children with autism.

Research Article: James Madison University: Risk of Maltreatment for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

This research article discusses the prevalence of maltreatment for children on the autism spectrum; specific risks; prevention and intervention techniques; and why ASD may increase risk for maltreatment.

Guide: Cyberbullying Research Center: Cyberbullying Scripts for Parents to Promote Dialog and Discussion

This guide from the Cyberbullying Research Center defines cyberbullying and provides parents and teenagers with scripts to promote dialogue and discussion.

Fact Sheet: Cyberbullying Research Center: Top Ten Tips for Teens

This fact sheet, developed by the Cyberbullying Research Center, provides tips to help teens respond to cyberbullying (also known as online bullying).

Fact Sheet: Autism NOW: Safety Tips for Walking

The document, developed by Co-Director Amy Goodman, provides a list of safety tips that individuals with disabilities may want to consider while walking in public.