The aim of this paper is to get a better insight into the topic of violence against people with disabilities. At the beginning of the work, terms such as the concept of a person with a disability, the basis of disability, what is violence and types of violence against people with disabilities are defined. Furthermore, the etiology of violence against persons with disabilities and violence against different groups of persons with disabilities is covered through several subheadings. Thus, this paper included research findings on violence against persons with physical disabilities, violence against persons with visual impairments, violence against persons with hearing impairments, violence against persons with mental disorders, violence against persons with intellectual disabilities, and findings of violence against children with developmental disabilities. In a separate part, the topic of structural violence is dealt with, which in practice is often not perceived as a form of violence but as an injustice. The findings of this paper show that all groups of people with disabilities are at a higher risk of experiencing violence compared to the general population. A special problem is the high prevalence of domestic violence and violence against women with disabilities and children with developmental disabilities.