Intersecting needs: neurodivergence, gender, and sexual violence in local support systems: a study of the local context of support for autistic young women and girls, and those with ADHD, who have experienced sexual violence and exploitation

Debra Allnock; Claire Soares

Intersecting needs: neurodivergence, gender, and sexual violence in local support systems: a study of the local context of support for autistic young women and girls, and those with ADHD, who have experienced sexual violence and exploitation

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Abstract

This report presents the findings of a multi-method research study exploring how autistic young women and girls, and those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), in the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames can be better supported and protected from sexual violence and exploitation. Funded by the London Violence Reduction Unit (VRU), the study was undertaken via a partnership between Kingston Council, the Safer Young Lives Research Centre (SYLRC) at the University of Bedfordshire and the women’s charity Advance.

Original language	English
Publisher	Violence Reduction Unit
Commissioning body	London Violence Reduction Unit
Number of pages	106
Publication status	Published - Sept 2025

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SDG 5 Gender Equality
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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Allnock, D., & Soares, C. (2025). Intersecting needs: neurodivergence, gender, and sexual violence in local support systems: a study of the local context of support for autistic young women and girls, and those with ADHD, who have experienced sexual violence and exploitation. Violence Reduction Unit. https://www.beds.ac.uk/media/hzsdwws5/supporting-neurodiversity-in-kingston-final.pdf

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