Other impacting factors of marginalised groups

People from marginalised groups may experience discrimination, trauma, exclusion or negative attitudes from others. For example, people with little understanding of alcohol and other drug addiction may stereotype a person on the basis of their drug use, and they may be discriminated from social or workplace activities. Support workers have a responsibility to ensure that people from marginalised groups have their needs met and their rights protected.

Here is a description of possible impacts of discrimination, trauma, exclusion and negative attitudes on people from marginalised groups.