The governance of adult safeguarding: findings from research

Authors:
BRAYE Suzy, ORR David, PRESTON-SHOOT Michael
Journal article citation:
Journal of Adult Protection, 14(2), 2012, pp.55-72.
Publisher:
Emerald

This review examined research into the governance of adult safeguarding policy and practice in England, with particular focus on interagency partnership arrangements expressed through Safeguarding Adults Boards. The study consisted of thematic analysis of English-language literature on adult safeguarding governance, a survey of Safeguarding Adults Board documentation, and key informant interviews and workshops with professionals involved in adult protection. The effectiveness of adult safeguarding governance arrangements had not been subject to formal evaluation and therefore the literature provided little evidence of good practice. However, the survey and workshops revealed a complex pattern of arrangements spanning a number of dimensions: the goals and purpose of interagency working; the structures of boards; their membership; chairing and rules of engagement; their functions; and their accountabilities. The authors concluded that, in view of the absence of outcomes evidence, there was a need to investigate the impacts of different forms of governance within adult safeguarding boards.

Subject terms:
interagency cooperation, management, vulnerable adults, safeguarding adults, decision making;
Content type:
research review
Location(s):
England
Link:
Journal home page
ISSN print:
1466-8203

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