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Including adults with intellectual disabilities in research: scientists' perceptions of risks and protection
- Authors:
- McDONALD Katherine E., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 6(4), December 2009, pp.244-252.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The authors surveyed 199 Institutional Review Board members and intellectual disability researchers in the United States to identify their perceptions of specific risks and necessary protections in (hypothetical) research studies. The research studies varied as to whether they included adults with ID in the research sample and the level of harm to which research participants were exposed. Results suggest that identification of psychological, social and legal risks and necessary protections varied by the disability status of the sample, the level of risk and the role of the person reviewing the study. For example, participants identified more psychological, information control, legal and social risks in higher harm research studies. Participants reported a need for more protections in high-harm studies as well as studies that included adults with ID. In some instances the nature of identified risks and protections and respondents' characterisation of these risks and necessary protections suggested concerns related specifically to adults with ID. Implications for practice, policy, and future research related to access to research participation are discussed.
Beyond 'vulnerability': an ecological model approach to conceptualizing risk of sexual violence against people with learning difficulties
- Author:
- HOLLOMOTZ Andrea
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 39(1), January 2009, pp.99-112.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
This paper presents an ecological model approach to conceptualizing risk of sexual violence against people with learning difficulties, which takes account of the complex social processes involved in the creation of risk. The concept ‘vulnerability’, often assumed to be a risk-creating characteristic of people with learning difficulties, is too simplistic to take account of all the processes involved in the formation of risk of sexual violence. Risk is influenced by personal attributes, self-defence skills, environments and socio-cultural factors. These risk factors are closely interlinked and constantly interact with one another. The ecological model provides a tool for examining the impact that interactions between individuals and social environments have on an individual’s learning and the development opportunities that have the potential to increase self-defence skills.
Learning the lessons in training from abuse inquiries - findings and recommendations
- Author:
- AYLETT Jay
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 10(4), November 2008, pp.7-11.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This paper provides a summary of the recommendations from public inquiries into the abuse of vulnerable adults who have been abused within institutional settings. The article aims to be an accessible resource for safeguarding coordinators.
The impact of the Supporting People programme on adults with learning disabilities
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
The Supporting People programme, which began on 1 April 2003, was designed to separate out the costs of bricks-and-mortar housing (which, where needed, would continue to be paid through Housing Benefit) from the costs of the support necessary to enable vulnerable adults to attain or maintain independent tenancies. For people with learning disabilities, this new funding mechanism appeared to offer a much-needed opportunity for some of the changes set out in the 2001 Valuing People White Paper to be made a reality. This research project set out to examine how local Supporting People teams were interpreting national guidelines in relation to the provision of housing-related support and to explore the impact that this was having on people with learning disabilities. It also hoped to discover the extent to which the Valuing People core aims – of promoting rights, choice, independence and control in the lives of people with learning disabilities – were being supported by this new programme.
Community care in perspective: care, control and citizenship
- Editors:
- WELSHMAN John, WALMSLEY Jan, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 278p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Basingstoke
The book fills a major gap in medical and social history by offering a detailed account of community provision for so called "vulnerable adults", from 1948 in the UK. The book focuses primarily on people with learning difficulties, but offers insights into community care more broadly, particularly through the use of key themes. The book has a contemporary relevance to aspiring and existing practitioners in health and social care because although historical lessons do not provide any kind of blueprint for the future, an understanding of the evolution of community care is of practical help to policy makers and service providers in offering a context for their work.
Where does Cornwall leave No Secrets?
- Author:
- STONE Kathryn
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 27.07.06, 2006, pp.38-39.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The author asks where the findings of physical and emotional abuse in learning difficulties services run by Cornwall Partnership NHS trust leave the No Secrets guidance on the protection of vulnerable adults.
Supporting vulnerable witnesses
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Rostrum Magazine, 85, July 2006, p.13.
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers (Scotland)
This article summarises some of the key provisions of the Vulnerable Witnesses (Scotland) Act 2004, which aims to provide additional support to vulnerable witnesses to enable them to give their evidence as best the can.
What's in working together?
- Authors:
- LOFTHOUSE DI, BARNES Laura, MENDONCA Pat
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 31p.
- Place of publication:
- London
‘Keys to Partnership’ is the name of a new report written by the Department of Health. It is about everyone working together to make life better for people with learning difficulties and their families. Keys to Partnership aims to provide practical ideas and suggestions on developing partnerships in adult services for people with learning disabilities. Much of the content will also be of relevance to children's services.
Health, well-being and social inclusion: therapeutic horticulture in the UK
- Authors:
- SEMPIK Joe, ALDRIDGE Jo, BECKER Saul
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 138p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
Although there is growing interest among health and social care professionals in the social and therapeutic value of horticulture, there is little evidence that demonstrates the range of outcomes for vulnerable groups, including those with learning difficulties and mental health problems. This report addresses this gap in knowledge and presents the findings of the Growing Together project, the first detailed study of horticulture and gardening projects across the UK. Drawing on the results of a survey of over 800 projects, and in-depth case studies and interviews with vulnerable adults who use horticulture and gardening as a form of therapy, the report: describes and discusses the benefits to vulnerable adults of attending gardening and horticulture projects, provides demographic information about the distribution of projects in the UK and participation in these projects by vulnerable adults, analyses the processes involved in promoting and achieving health and well being outcomes using gardening, horticulture and related activities, makes policy and practice recommendations in respect of how best to promote social inclusion using social and therapeutic horticulture.
Appropriate adults provided for vulnerable people questioned under caution: implications for policy of the Criminal Justice Review in Northern Ireland
- Authors:
- BREWIN Sheree, BAILEY Andrew
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 7(1), June 2005, pp.4-14.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article describes the current guidance in the Police and Criminal Evidence (NI) Order and associated codes of practice as they relate to the detention and questioning of juveniles and vulnerable adults. The provision of appropriate adults services is described with reference to a recent study and recommendation made in the Criminal Justice Review, commissioned as part of the Good Friday Agreement.