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Patterns of risk in adult protection referrals for sexual abuse and people with intellectual disability
- Authors:
- CAMBRIDGE Paul, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 24(2), March 2011, pp.118-132.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This study used adult protection monitoring data to investigate referrals for alleged sexual abuse for people with intellectual disability, and identify risk. Data was collected by two local authorities in Kent, England, as used in a previous study, and included 397 referrals to sexual abuse of people with intellectual disabilities. The data was analysed, with referrals for alleged sexual abuse compared to referrals for other types of abuse. Results indicated over a fifth of referrals related to alleged sexual abuse, two-thirds of these being for women. Sexual abuse was confirmed in just over a quarter. Similarities were found with previous findings across a range of key characteristics. In conclusion, adult protection monitoring data can be used to provide risk management information on the sexual abuse of people with intellectual disability. However, detailed case characteristics need to be included in order to maximise its potential.
A study of adult protection referrals in two local authorities: an overview of findings for managers and practitioners
- Authors:
- CAMBRIDGE Paul, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 13(5), 2011, pp.238-250.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This paper presents findings from a study of adult protection referrals collected by two English adult social services, Kent and Medway, during 1998-2005, and includes 6,148 referrals In Kent and Medway adult social services. Data were analysed for patterns relating to risk with client level data, supplemented by information from the local authority databases. The study also examined associations between adult protection processes and outcomes and looked at how adult protection monitoring data could be improved to better inform safeguarding management and practice at local and national level. Findings revealed that sexual abuse was most frequently reported for people with intellectual disabilities. They were at higher risk of abuse when living out of area. Older people were most at risk of financial abuse in community settings and of neglect in residential care. A discussion on improving the quality and comparability of adult protection monitoring data is presented.