People with intellectual or developmental disabilities are more likely to be abused by someone they know than a stranger. Education is key to preventing abuse.

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Provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, referral and legal representation. Hotline: 1-866-723-3014 or 1-866-SAFE-014. Women Against Abuse Legal Center: 215-686-7082, provides Legal representation, court advocacy, telephone counseling, referrals, victim’s compensation assistance