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I have passed this along to any who are interested in doing the survey.  I

think it is very worthwhile.

[LongIslandP2P] survey to gather information to learn more about the

sexual harassment and abuse of students receiving special education services in

schools.

My name is Lou Bensy, and I am a Doctoral Student at Hofstra University,

located in New York. As part of my Doctoral Dissertation, I have developed a

survey to gather information to learn more about the sexual harassment and abuse

of special education students in schools. Through this research, I hope to

gather vital information, never before systematically collected, which will

assess the extent of abuse in educational settings and enable us to protect this

victimized population.

Parents, guardians, advocates and caregivers of students with disabilities are

asked to respond to my web-based survey, on behalf of the victimized student. If

an individual chooses to respond on behalf of more than one student, she/he can

feel free to take the survey more than once. Adult survivors of abuse are asked

to complete the survey for themselves. The survey is anonymous.

I ask that you would consider distributing this on-line survey link to any

appropriate groups or individuals:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/abuse_studentswithdisabilities

Enhancing the knowledge-base regarding the sexual abuse of children with

disabilities is not without risks. However,oH the failure to assess the full

extent of this problem can only result in the perpetuation of the abuse and the

exploitation of students with disabilities.

Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

Lou Bensy, Adjunct Professor

Hofstra University

Counseling, Research, Special Education and Rehabilitation

Hofstra University

Hempstead, New York 11549

Lou.Bensy@... & lt;mailto:Lou.Bensy%40hofstra.edu & gt;;

(516)250-7609

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