ABSTRACT

Women with disabilities experience various types of domestic violence, and the forms of violence often intersect with one another. Women with disabilities often encounter challenges from both their families and the society, which are based on multiple gender- and disability-related discrimination and stigma. Women with disabilities often need support from their communities and their needs are often not responded to efficiently or effectively. There are still gaps in enforcing China's Anti Domestic Violence Law. Recommendations are given to address and prevent domestic violence against women with disabilities, including popularizing China's Anti Domestic Violence Law, building the capacity of stakeholders, identifying and fulfilling the needs of women with disabilities from a rights-based perspective, effectively implementing China's Anti Domestic Violence Law, and empowering women with disabilities by improving their access to education.