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Who cares about disabled victims of crime? Barriers and facilitators for redress
- Author:
- LEWIN Barbro
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 4(3), September 2007, pp.170-176.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The author identified and discusses barriers and facilitators for public action after the occurrence of abuse against an adult with an intellectual disability (ID). Data were collected via a postal survey sent to guardians in one Swedish region with questions about suspected abuse against their wards (n = 978), of whom 392 had an ID (the remaining were affected by dementia or had another physical or mental disability). The rate of abuse was 4.8% (n = 19) among those wards with an ID. A range of abuses were reported, but there were no significant statistical differences attributed by sex of the wards. Facilitating examples for redress in the statutory framework were identified, but it was observed that implementation of redress was often flawed. Three alternative public actions were discussed: (1) victims' refusal to contact the public sector; (2) internal handling by the social services; and (3) reporting to police (but case closed). Findings showed that there were difficulties in understanding that passive respect for integrity and autonomy is not in line with the public ethos that demands actively caring for dependent wards, that offences in residential settings were sometimes handled internally and not reported in accord with the statutory framework, and that the ability of the criminal justice system to compensate for communicative disabilities seemed deficient.
The impact of a vulnerable adult protection policy on the psychological and emotional well-being of adults with a learning disability
- Authors:
- BRUNDER Corinna, BIZA Stenfert Kroese, BLAND Sarah
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 7(3), October 2005, pp.4-18.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This qualitative study investigates how the proceedings of a vulnerable adult protection policy is understood by referrers to affect the psychological and emotional well-being of adults with a learning disability. During the research process seven referrers of vulnerable adults discussed twelve different cases in in-depth interviews. The interviews and matching case notes of protection meetings released by social services were analysed by the application of grounded theory techniques. The result is a model that highlights how appraisals of the experience the emotional and behavioural reactions of the vulnerable adults are shaped by the nature of the abuse, the actions taken by protection meetings, the expectations of the vulnerable adults and the availability of support.
Challenging poor practice, abusive practice and inadequate complaints procedures: a personal narrative
- Author:
- FLYNN Margaret
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 6(3), November 2004, pp.34-44.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The impetus for this paper was the Channel 5 documentary 'Who cares for Gary?' and the combined efforts of the author, her family and friends to challenge practice within one of the units featured. Outlines how a man who had lived in his own flat for 20 years, with the support from his family and a community learning disability team, managed by the Manchester Learning Disability Partnership, ended up in an unregistered and abusive service. Also discusses the authors experience of using Manchester social services department's complaints procedures.
A need for consistency: policy response to crime and abuse against people with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- EVANS Jane, WILLIAMS Christopher
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 3(1), February 2001, pp.15-24.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Using data from a survey of social services departments, this paper looks at how local authorities are addressing the needs of people with learning disabilities for protection from crime and abuse within the context of adult protection developments. Previous research indicated that victimisation of this group was less likely to be treated seriously by key agencies. Here, the situation is reassessed.
Above suspicion?
- Author:
- EATON Lynn
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 27.10.94, 1994, p.10.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Allegations of abuse against people with learning difficulties in two privately run homes in Buckinghamshire shows the need for vigilance among staff. Asks how staff might detect abuse and suggests ways in which they should deal with their suspicions.
Six lives: the provision of public services to people with learning disabilities: part one: overview and summary investigation reports: second report session 2008-2009
- Authors:
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT OMBUDSMAN, PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN
- Publisher:
- Stationery Office
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 69p., CD ROM
- Place of publication:
- London
This independent report responds to complaints brought by the charity Mencap on behalf of the families of six people with learning disabilities who died whilst in NHS or local authority care between 2003 and 2005. The cases of Mark Cannon, Warren Cox, Edward Hughes, Emma Kemp, Martin Ryan and Tom Wakefield were originally brought to public attention in Mencap’s 2007 report Death by Indifference. This overview report draws out common themes and learning from these cases, and makes some general recommendations to address those issues. It also contains a summary of the individual investigation reports.
'Policies don't protect people, it's how they are implemented': policy and practice in protecting people with learning disabilities from abuse
- Authors:
- NORTHWAY Ruth, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Social Policy and Administration, 41(1), February 2007, pp.86-104.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Recent years have seen the development of policy guidance documents in both Wales and England relating to the protection of vulnerable adults from abuse. This policy guidance does, however, require translation into policies at the local level and that these policies are then implemented in day-to-day practice. This article reports some of the findings of a two-year study, funded by the Wales Office of Research and Development for Health and Social Care, that examined the development and implementation of such policies in services for people with learning disabilities within Wales. Data were gathered by means of a survey of service providers from across Wales and also via focus groups held with direct care staff and those with a responsibility for investigating alleged abuse. Positive developments include a commitment to multi-disciplinary working, increased clarity and consistency, and greater awareness. Less positive aspects include the potential for policy ‘overload’ and a feeling that, while there is awareness of the existence of vulnerable adults policies, knowledge of their content may be more limited. recommendations are made for the development of policy, practice and research.
Helping hand to justice
- Authors:
- MacKINNON Shelagh, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 31.10.02, 2002, pp.38-39.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on a multi-agency investigation into alleged sexual offences involving people with learning difficulties. It is providing promising results, enabling the best available evidence to be obtained from witnesses.
Best evidence
- Author:
- HOPKINS Graham
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 10.10.02, 2002, p.40.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on a scheme in Staffordshire where social services and police are working together to improve collecting evidence from people with learning difficulties who are victims of sexual abuse.
Protection tops agenda
- Author:
- VALIOS Natalie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 23.9.99, 1999, p.12.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The government's consultation document on a multi-agency strategy to tackle the abuse of vulnerable adults has been broadly welcomed. Reports on what it will mean to social services.