Violence against people with disabilities in institutions (Easy read)

This report talks about the situation of people with disabilities who live in institutions. Institutions are places where people with disabilities often live away from other people. Our report is based on a study we made in 30 countries in Europe. This text is a short version of the report in easy language.

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07 July 2026

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People with disabilities

Victims’ rights

June

2026

Places of Care = Places of Safety? Violence against persons with disabilities in institutions - Summary

The publication is an excerpt from the full report: Places of care = places of safety? Violence against persons with disabilities in institutions. The report looks at the breadth and depth of violence and neglect faced by people with disabilities living in institutions. It includes key findings and calls for better protection, greater prevention of violence, and clear accountability. It urges the EU and its Member States to implement their obligations on equality and fundamental rights. It is available in English, German, Croatian, Italian, Latvian, Polish, Portuguese, Slovakian and Slovenian.

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People with disabilities

Equality, non-discrimination and racism

November

2025

Places of Care = Places of Safety? Violence against persons with disabilities in institutions

This report looks at the breadth and depth of violence and neglect faced by people with disabilities living in institutions. It highlights the shortcomings by EU Member States in preventing violence and protecting those who are at a higher risk of experiencing it, in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Based on research across all EU Member States and FRA observer candidate countries, the report calls for better protection, stronger prevention of violence, and clear accountability. It urges the EU and its Member States to implement their obligations around equality and fundamental rights.

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Children, youth and older people

Equality, non-discrimination and racism

March

2025

Towards Integrated Child Protection Systems - Challenges, promising practices and ways forward

In recent years, the EU has taken steps to improve child protection, yet some Member States do not have an integrated approach. FRA first produced an overview of child protection systems in the EU in 2014, and an update in 2023. The data is published in FRA’s ‘Mapping of Child Protection Systems in the EU – Update 2023’. This report completements the 2023 update with comparative analysis and provides greater detail on children in vulnerable situations, care and the participation of children in matters affecting them. It also offers guidance on creating comprehensive frameworks that ensure that children’s rights are respected.

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Child protection

Asylum, migration and borders

Equality, non-discrimination and racism

Children, youth and older people

January

2024

Mapping Child Protection Systems in the EU – Update 2023

Children’s rights exist to ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child. Improved child protection systems ensure that these rights are met. In recent years, the EU has taken significant steps to improve child protection systems. This mapping of child protection systems gives an overview of the state of such systems at national level and developments since 2015. It promotes the improvement of integrated child protection systems. It is an update of FRA’s mapping of child protection systems in 2015, based on data collected in 2023 in the 27 EU Member States. By publishing this, FRA aims to support securing the sustainable well-being, safety and rights of all children living in the EU.

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