Sources used:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18173572/
http://www.ovc.gov/publications/infores/pdftxt/VictimsGuideBook.pdf
Roberson, Cliff (emeritus Professor Of Criminal Justice, Wa. Family Violence - Legal, Medical, and Social Perspectives. Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2016.
Depending on the disability, (1) victim may not be able to
piece the story or what happened together (2) Victim
may not be able to remember (3) They may not be able
to see, hear or speak (4) victim may develop anxiety or stress
Problems Police May Encounter
(1) Trouble keeping the victim calm (2) getting the victim to talk or translate
someway (3) not being able to piece together what happened (4) credibility;
not being sure if what happened was real or not
Best practices to use as an investigator
(1) understanding the disability before hand and if any special services will be needed (2) if understandable,
ask how to best proceed through the interview to make them feel comfortable (3) ensure there is someone
they are comfortable with (4) ensure there is someone who can translate, if needed (5) let the victim take
their time