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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.
The time has come
- Author:
- CERVI Bob
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 25.6.92, 1992, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
A successful conviction of a care worker in Derby of abusing an adult with learning difficulties has helped to raise the profile of abuse of vulnerable adults. Comments on this case, and work being undertaken in this field.
Jenny speaks out
- Authors:
- HOLLINS Sheila, SINASON Valerie
- Publisher:
- St. George's Mental Health Library
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 58p.,illus.
- Place of publication:
- London
Booklet designed to enable a person with learning difficulties to open up about their experience of sexual abuse.
Open to abuse
- Author:
- DOWNEY Rachel
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Today, 4.6.92, 1992, p.15.
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
Disbelieving courts and a reluctant Crown Prosecution Service work against people with learning difficulties who prosecute their abusers.