Intrafamilial Maltreatment of People with Intellectual Disability: A Scoping Review

People with intellectual disability experience a greater risk of maltreatment than people without intellectual disability. Maltreatment by family members presents additional risks, including greater possibilities for concealment. This scoping reviewResults were summarized in both narrative and tabular formats summarizes extant knowledge about the familial maltreatment of people with intellectual disability and identifies gaps in the literature.

Citation:
Keeley J, Castell E, Mancini VO, Breen LJ. Intrafamilial Maltreatment of People with Intellectual Disability: A Scoping Review. Journal of Family Violence. 2025;10.1007/s10896-025-00951-9.

Keywords:
Intellectual disability; Maltreatment; Family members; Violence; Abuse; Neglect

Abstract:
People with intellectual disability experience a greater risk of maltreatment than people without intellectual disability. Maltreatment by family members presents additional risks, including greater possibilities for concealment. This scoping reviewResults were summarized in both narrative and tabular formats summarizes extant knowledge about the familial maltreatment of people with intellectual disability and identifies gaps in the literature.