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Sexual abuse and adults with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- TURK Vicky, BROWN Hilary
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Handicap, 20(2), June 1992, pp.56-59.
- Publisher:
- British Institute of Mental Handicap
Reports the findings of a survey of victims in one Health Region and outlines implications.
An abuse of power
- Author:
- BROWN Hilary
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 29.10.92, 1992, pp.15-17.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
A study by the author reveals the extent of abuse of adults with learning difficulties. Considers how staff should be guided in dealing with it.
Defining sexual abuse as it affects adults with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- BROWN Hilary, TURK Vicky
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Handicap, 20(2), June 1992, pp.44-55.
- Publisher:
- British Institute of Mental Handicap
Aims to clarify definitions of sexual abuse involving people with learning disabilities: examines acts which are committed, issues of consent and suggests a scheme for assessing, potentially abusive relationships.
Normalisation: a reader for the nineties
- Editors:
- BROWN Hilary, SMITH Helen
- Publisher:
- Tavistock/Routledge
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 111p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Combines various perspectives on normalisation, exploring the discrepancies between the ideal and the reality and draws comparisons with other theoretical frameworks.
Providing a safety net
- Author:
- BROWN Hilary
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 29.10.92, 1992, pp.iv-v.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Complaints procedures are recognised as an essential safeguard within the new mixed economy of care. Questions whether they can deliver positive change to people with learning difficulties.
A practical guide to working with people with learning disabilities: a handbook for care assistants and support workers
- Editors:
- BROWN Hilary, BENSON Sue
- Publisher:
- Hawker/Care Concern
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 176p.,list of orgs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Practical text that includes chapters on: how services have changed; the caring relationship; individual planning; effective communication; sight and hearing; challenging behaviour; sharing the tasks of daily living; teaching new skills; day services; employment; leisure and recreation; meeting the needs of black people; mealtimes and personal care; sexuality; movement and lifting; health and medical care; rights, advocacy and support; how the home is managed; emergencies; and career planning.