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Safety in numbers
- Author:
- BOND Henrietta
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 16.10.97, 1997, p.23.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Discusses how abuse of people with learning difficulties is not a new phenomenon, and how some agencies are now collaborating with police to prevent such accidents from occurring. Looks at some new initiatives in Manchester.
Sexual abuse of adults with learning difficulties: findings
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Place of publication:
- York
Sexual abuse of adults with learning difficulties is a significant problem which requires collaboration between agencies if it is to be properly recognised and responded to, according to a recent study across the South East Thames Regional Health Authority by Hilary Brown, Vicky Turk, and June Stein.
Protecting vulnerable adults from sexual abuse
- Author:
- BRAMMER Alison
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 2(3), September 2000, pp.50-53.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
In this article the legal situation relating to sexual activity and people with reduced capacity is considered. From the starting point of the recent, contentious case, the article goes on to examine the current state of legal protection and intervention, and looks at how this could be improved by current developments and possible future changes.
Invisible victims: crime and abuse against people with learning disabilities
- Author:
- WILLIAMS Christopher
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 159p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Outlines the range and nature of victimization against people with learning difficulties, putting the victimization in the context of relevant legislation. Also looks at perpetrators, prevention, and reporting. Goes on to outline how to achieve redress for victims with learning difficulties through the police and the courts, and creative alternatives to these usual channels.
In safe hands: protection of vulnerable adults in Wales
- Author:
- WALES. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publisher:
- Wales. The National Assembly for Wales. Social Services Inspectorate for Wales
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 101p.
Provides guidance as to how adult protection arrangements are proposed to be implemented in Wales. Sets out government policy and the framework for a comprehensive strategy in Wales Lays down standards for interagency working and an effective service culture. Describes appropriate procedures for handling cases, information sharing, monitoring and prevention. Explains the legal context of adult abuse. Includes appendices given sample written policies on abuse and possible indicators of abuse.
Caring for young people and the vulnerable: guidance for preventing abuse of trust
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Home Office
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Home Office
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 16p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The guidance in this short booklet is intended to apply to those caring for young people or vulnerable adults in both paid and unpaid work, including volunteers, regardless of whether they are in the public, private, voluntary or volunteering sectors. The guidance itself has no statutory force but contains principles of good practice. It is intended to help organisations draw up their own codes of conduct on how to provide safeguards and prevent abuse of trust involving some form of sexual activity.
Do we all know the score?
- Authors:
- ELLIS Rachel, HENDRY Enid B.
- Journal article citation:
- Child Abuse Review, 7(5), September 1998, pp.360-363.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
A training initiative funded by the Department of Health was set up by the National Association for the Protection from Abuse of Adults and Children with Learning Disabilities NAPSAC in 1995 to review, support and initiate training in the field of learning disabilities and sexual abuse. This article summarises what has been learnt both about the current state of training on child sexual abuse and children with learning disabilities and perceived gaps in training through the project.
Service responses to men with intellectual disabilities who have unacceptable or abusive sexual behaviours: the case against inaction
- Authors:
- BROWN Hilary, THOMPSON David
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 10(2), 1997, pp.176-197.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Describes service responses to a small group of men with intellectual disabilities whose sexual behaviour was considered to be unacceptable or abusive. The data was gathered through a small-scale action research project using case studies to explore current practice and staff attitudes. Results found that service responses were hindered by unclear definitions of abusive sexual behaviour and inconsistent perceptions of risk. They were also characterised by poor coordination, lack of specific care-planning, failure to agree to appropriate additional supervisory measures and lack of clarity within and between agencies. Also found that complex ethical and advocacy issues remained unaddressed in these men's lives as did the necessity of protecting vulnerable people who might be potential victims of their behaviour.