One of the reasons we are drawn to the potential of peer support is because of the potential for this model to be adapted to meet the unique needs of women and girls with disabilities. [...] GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE & WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES Gender-Based Violence & Women with Disabilities To better understand the potential of peer support in addressing gender-based violence among women and girls with disabilities, it is important to understand the scope of this issue. [...] As an example, there is a growing body of literature that examines the effectiveness of peer support among women, which speaks to the potential for peer support models to service the unique gender-based needs of women and girls. [...] Given the power of peer support in facilitating change and empowering individuals, as well as it’s success addressing both disability and gender-related issues, there is certainly a need to apply the peer support framework to addressing the needs of women and girls with disabilities. [...] Additionally, the resources, programs and tools we found can be used to adapt and inform the process of making peer support spaces safe and responsive to the needs of women and girls with disabilities.
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