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Adult protection: an overview of research and policy
- Authors:
- BROWN Hilary, KINGSTON Paul, WILSON Barry
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 1(1), August 1999, pp.6-16.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article considers the emergence of adult protection as a significant issue for health and welfare professionals. It presents a range of definitions and dilemmas alongside a comprehensive review of how abuse is manifested. A brief review of the latest research is followed by principles of good practice.
Implementing adult protection policies in Kent and East Sussex
- Authors:
- BROWN Hilary, STEIN June
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Policy, 27(3), July 1998, pp.371-396.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- Place of publication:
- Cambridge
Reports on the extent and nature of adult protection cases dealt with by two social services departments during a twelve month period in 1995-6, within the framework of newly revised generic policies on abuse of vulnerable adults. The two counties varied in the level of reporting documented and in the number of cases logged for individuals who fall within the main four groups of 'vulnerable adults' covered by the policies. Arguments for consistent reporting are set out and the tension which exists between formal and informal approaches to the subsequent investigation of abuse discussed with reference to American vulnerable adult statutes.