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ADSS position statement: safeguarding adults
- Author:
- ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF SOCIAL SERVICES
- Publisher:
- Association of Directors of Social Services
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Acknowledging that although no comprehensive study has yet been carried out in England into the prevalence and impact of the abuse and neglect of adults, information from small scale studies indicates that the prevalence of such abuse is higher than in the rest of the adult population. According to Safeguarding Adults, there should be a clear statement of zero tolerance of abuse and neglect - a message which should be actively promoted to the public. Zero tolerance should be underpinned by clear procedures that cover incidents of violence towards any person. There should be a clear policy and procedure for reporting all suspected crimes taking place within services to the police.
Vulnerable adult serious case review guidance: developing a local protocol
- Author:
- ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF SOCIAL SERVICES
- Publisher:
- Association of Directors of Social Services
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 8p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The purpose of this document is: to support the view that the public interest is best served by the presence of an effective serious case review process; to provide guidance to Safeguarding Adults Boards (SGABs); to facilitate a consistent approach to the process and practice in undertaking a serious case review; and to acknowledge that there is no statutory requirement for agencies to cooperate with such reviews, however, voluntary involvement does lead to good practice development.