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

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.

Publication Information

Output type

Research Output: Book/Report Commissioned report

Original language

English

Publication milestones

  • Published - 09/2025

Publication status

Published - 09/2025

Publisher

Violence Reduction Unit

Commissioning body

London Violence Reduction Unit

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