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Approaches to sexual abuse of adults with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- CAMPBELL Martin, et al
- Publisher:
- University of St. Andrews
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 186p.
- Place of publication:
- St. Andrews
This is a learning resource on Sexual Abuse of Adults with Learning Disabilities. There has been a significant increase in knowledge, an acceptance of practices to deal with abuse, and finally increased confidence in having the skills to deal with abuse Educating practitioners to understand and empathise with victims can be enhanced by the use of the 'Victim's voice'. Disclosure and boundary setting is important for all staff working with vulnerable adults. Educational packages are available to inform staff how to set and maintain social and sexual boundaries.
Home truths
- Author:
- THATCHER Mike
- Journal article citation:
- People Management, 17.4.97, 1997, pp.44-46.
Teetering on the point of closure three years ago, the Ormerod Home Trust has now become a caring and supportive centre for people with learning disabilities. The author reports on the development of an innovative training programme that has transformed the home's fortunes and led to a National Training Award.
The importance of communication partnerships: a study to investigate the communicative exchanges between staff and adults with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- BARTLETT Claire, BUNNING Karen
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 25(4), 1997, pp.148-152.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Reports on a small-scale study investigating the extent to which the verbal communication skills used by adults with learning disabilities were complemented by those used by their keyworkers during communicative exchanges. The setting was a community-based day centre. The results revealed that major differences existed between the communication skills used by keyworkers, and the comprehension levels of the participants with learning disabilities under both conditions. The greater mismatch was evident in 'free conversational exchange'. Some limitations of the current study are discussed together with the implications for future investigations and intervention.
Not such an 'ordinary' relationship: the role of women support staff in relation to men with learning disabilities who have difficult sexual behavior
- Authors:
- THOMPSON David, CLARE Isabel, BROWN Hilary
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 12(4), September 1997, pp.573-592.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Brings together preliminary data on the management of men with learning disabilities who have unacceptable/abusive sexual behaviour patterns with a small pilot study which specifically explores the roles of women support workers in relation to difficult sexual behaviour. The studies explore with staff the boundaries of what is considered acceptable sexual behaviour and how breaches of these are responded to within services.
Getting engaged: a practical introduction to engagement techniques for staff working in learning disability services; a complete workshop manual
- Author:
- CRAGG Rod
- Publisher:
- British Institute of Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 57p.
- Place of publication:
- Kidderminster
Training materials designed to teach staff how to facilitate and enable people with learning difficulties to engage in meaningful activity. Designed to be used by everyone supporting people with learning difficulties, and everyone responsible for leading or training staff providing such support.
Ageing matters: pathways for older people with a learning disability; unit one; introduction; working with older people with a learning disability
- Authors:
- HARRIS John, BENNETT Lucille, HOGG James
- Publisher:
- British Institute of Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 35p.
- Place of publication:
- Kidderminster
Unit one of a set of training materials aimed at staff working with older people with learning difficulties. This section introduces ageing and using the right words, looks at attitudes towards ageing and goes on to examine the effects of increasing age on people with learning difficulties. Concludes with a chapter on helping people to adapt as they grow older and a summary of points of practice.
An investigation of stress experienced by managers of community homes for people with intellectual disabilities
- Authors:
- ELLIOTT Julie L., ROSE John
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 10(1), 1997, pp.48-53.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Using the results of a post survey this article examines the nature and cause of stress in managers of community homes for people with intellectual disabilities. The administered form was derived from Powell's (1992) questionnaire of sources of stress. Correlational analyses indicated that some of Powell's subscales were associated with managers' self-ratings of Job Pressure and Job Dissatisfaction. Further exploration of these sources of stress suggested staff represented more of a supervisory burden than a source of support. These findings are discussed in relation to Rose's (1995) social support buffer.
Residential staff: How they view their training and professional support
- Author:
- McVILLY Keith R.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 25(1), 1997, pp.18-25.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Investigates the needs and views of community residential staff who support people with a learning disability. Questionnaires were divided into four categories: direct support skills, background knowledge, values and philosophy of service provision, organisational/operational knowledge. Items were rated among three dimensions: importance, preparation and usefulness. Staff also reported on opportunities for professional development, appraisal processes and support structures, and their expected tenure, the operation of the agency and the needs of clients. Findings highlight the priorities that staff attach to various aspects of their training and the degree to which they believe they have been prepared to undertake their work. Suggestions are made for the planning of induction and in-service training and the development of staff support structures.
How mental health and development disabilities staff prioritize training and development needs
- Authors:
- GARMAN Andrew N., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 33(2), April 1997, pp.143-148.
- Publisher:
- Springer
Compares a staff training needs assessment distributed to three groups: staff serving people with mental health needs in the community, staff serving people with mental health needs in state hospitals, and staff serving people with developmental disabilities in the community. Analyses revealed that all three groups rated team-related training as the area in greatest need of development. Further analyses suggests that community staff serving persons with developmental disabilities reported significantly less need for training on direct client care compared to community and inpatient staff who serve persons with mental health needs. Results suggest that future developmental efforts should begin with team building skills.
Stress and stress management among residential care staff
- Author:
- ROSE John
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 2(1), February 1997, pp.8-15.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Evidence is mounting to suggest that stress not only influences an individual's well-being, but can also have an impact on the quality of work they perform. This article considers some important issues relating to stress in staff who work with people who have learning disabilities, particularly those who work in community group homes. Current research indicates a number of common themes. A model is presented that attempts to summarise some of these. For stress management to be effective, assessments that take into account individual and organisational issues are necessary. Provides an example of a successful intervention package.