I haven't read this,but the World Instute on Disablity. Marsha Saxton has done pioneering work around issues relating to women with disabilities. These women tend to be not only emotionally, financially dependent on their abusers, but often physically so too.
Anyway, hope this hekps someone.
"Sticks and Stones: Disabled People's Stories of Abuse, Defiance and
Resilience
Edited by Marsha Saxton, this is as collection of fifty stories about
facing abuse and violence, published by the World Institute on
Disability. The compelling stories are told by a diverse group of people
with disabilities, as well as family members, services providers, and
other allies, and cover a wide range of mistreatment and recovery
experiences. By sharing their stories, these writers hope to empower
similar survivors to resist and to disclose abuse and violence, to
recover if abuse occurs, and to move ahead to live strong, fulfilling
lives. Contributing writers from eight other countries join those from
the United States in sharing their stories. Saxton's introductory
comments frame complex abuse issues as part of the larger picture of
societal mistreatment of people with disabilities, going far back in
history. Many of the stories featured in Sticks and Stones are
wrenching; all the authors' voices are strong. Yet the reader is left
with a sense of hope and encouragement that mistreatment can be
challenged and empowered disabled people can end abuse in their lives.
Order Sticks and Stones: www.wid.org/cape <http://www.wid.org/> . $20
plus shipping and handling, and state tax where applicable."
