Learning Disability Today, 10(5), June 2010, pp.35-37.
Publisher:
Pavilion
Place of publication:
Hove
The authors present an overview of a project which reviewed the literature between 1997 and 2009 on the needs, costs and benefits of independent advocacy for young disabled people at transition. The research found that independent advocates can play a vital role in supporting young people with learning disabilities at transition. Access to independent advocacy at transition can mean: young people are involved more often in transition planning; young people’s views are better represented and respected during transition planning; professionals are better informed about the transition process and what is expected of them; professionals provide a better service to young people before, during and after transition; and young people have more confidence, self-esteem and higher expectations for their futures. A case study illustrates these points and gaps in current knowledge and suggestions for further research in this area are discussed.
The authors present an overview of a project which reviewed the literature between 1997 and 2009 on the needs, costs and benefits of independent advocacy for young disabled people at transition. The research found that independent advocates can play a vital role in supporting young people with learning disabilities at transition. Access to independent advocacy at transition can mean: young people are involved more often in transition planning; young people’s views are better represented and respected during transition planning; professionals are better informed about the transition process and what is expected of them; professionals provide a better service to young people before, during and after transition; and young people have more confidence, self-esteem and higher expectations for their futures. A case study illustrates these points and gaps in current knowledge and suggestions for further research in this area are discussed.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, literature reviews, service transitions, young people, advocacy;
This review sets out to investigate the nature and extent of evidence relating to independent advocacy for disabled people at risk of losing choice and control in four specific situations: during transition to adulthood; when the children of disabled parents are subject to safeguarding procedures; when entry to residential care is a possibility; when disabled people are victims or alleged perpetrators of anti-social behaviour. In doing so, it describes and evaluates evidence about the need, costs and benefits associated with independent advocacy. The final section summarises the state of the evidence base currently available and the gaps therein, and suggests what additional research is needed to further our knowledge in this field.
This review sets out to investigate the nature and extent of evidence relating to independent advocacy for disabled people at risk of losing choice and control in four specific situations: during transition to adulthood; when the children of disabled parents are subject to safeguarding procedures; when entry to residential care is a possibility; when disabled people are victims or alleged perpetrators of anti-social behaviour. In doing so, it describes and evaluates evidence about the need, costs and benefits associated with independent advocacy. The final section summarises the state of the evidence base currently available and the gaps therein, and suggests what additional research is needed to further our knowledge in this field.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, mental health problems, mentally disordered offenders, offenders, parents with learning disabilities, residential care, sensory impairments, service transitions, advocacy, anti-social behaviour, child protection, crime victims, disabilities;
This is the executive summary of a review which sets out to investigate the nature and extent of evidence relating to independent advocacy for disabled people at risk of losing choice and control in four specific situations: during transition to adulthood; when the children of disabled parents are subject to safeguarding procedures; when entry to residential care is a possibility; when disabled people are victims or alleged perpetrators of anti-social behaviour. In doing so, it describes and evaluates evidence about the need, costs and benefits associated with independent advocacy. The final section summarises the state of the evidence base currently available and the gaps therein, and suggests what additional research is needed to further our knowledge in this field.
This is the executive summary of a review which sets out to investigate the nature and extent of evidence relating to independent advocacy for disabled people at risk of losing choice and control in four specific situations: during transition to adulthood; when the children of disabled parents are subject to safeguarding procedures; when entry to residential care is a possibility; when disabled people are victims or alleged perpetrators of anti-social behaviour. In doing so, it describes and evaluates evidence about the need, costs and benefits associated with independent advocacy. The final section summarises the state of the evidence base currently available and the gaps therein, and suggests what additional research is needed to further our knowledge in this field.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, mental health problems, mentally disordered offenders, offenders, parents with learning disabilities, residential care, sensory impairments, service transitions, advocacy, anti-social behaviour, child protection, crime victims, disabilities;