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Behind closed doors: preventing sexual abuse against adults with a learning disability
- Authors:
- MENCAP, RESPOND, VOICE UK
- Publisher:
- Mencap
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 28p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The report claims that abuse may be as much as four times higher for people with learning difficulties compared to the rest of the population. But it is estimated that out of around 1,400 cases of sex abuse each year only one per cent ever reach conviction.
Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive
- Publisher:
- Astron
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 8p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Leaflet about the Adults with Incapacity Act
Consultation on medical treatments to be specified under Section 48 of Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive. Health Department
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive Health Department
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 24p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Consultation on compulsory treatments for adults with incapacity
Keeping people safe
- Author:
- BARKER Margaret
- Journal article citation:
- Soundtrack, 21, March 2001, p.2.
- Publisher:
- National Development Team
The author, a Team Leader in a social services department, shares lessons from her experience of working with the 'Keeping People Safe' initiative about promoting safe practice in services to vulnerable people.
Meeting the housing needs of people with intellectual disabilities: AHURI research and policy bulletin
- Authors:
- BOSTOCK Lisa, et al
- Publisher:
- Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- Melbourne, VIC
This Australian report aimed to predict the effect on the housing market of the deinstitutionalisation of institutions for intellectually disabled people. It also aimed to assess how effectively and appropriately the housing needs of people with intellectual disabilities were being met in the community
Law changes needed
- Author:
- WELLARD Sarah
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 20.9.01, 2001, p.12.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on a call for a change in the law to protect people with learning difficulties from sexual abuse.
Becoming a trainer in adult abuse work: a practical guide
- Author:
- PRITCHARD Jacki
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 176p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Aims to provide agencies dealing with vulnerable adults develop basic awareness programmes on adult abuse. Covers questions such as; selection of trainers; venue and equipment; training for trainers; policy, law and evaluation; disclosure and confidentiality. Includes case histories, exercises and worksheets.
Supporting people: administrative guidance October 2001; 3a steady state processes
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 139p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The Supporting People programme offers vulnerable people the opportunity to improve their quality of life by providing a stable environment which enables greater independence. It will deliver high quality and strategically planned housing-related services which are cost effective and reliable, and complement existing care services. The planning and development of services will be needs led. Supporting People is a working partnership of local government, service users and support agencies.
Supporting people: administrative guidance October 2001; 1 guidance overview; 2 interim guidance
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 164p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The Supporting People programme offers vulnerable people the opportunity to improve their quality of life by providing a stable environment which enables greater independence. It will deliver high quality and strategically planned housing-related services which are cost effective and reliable, and complement existing care services. The planning and development of services will be needs led. Supporting People is a working partnership of local government, service users and support agencies.
Appropriate adults and appropriate adult schemes: service user, provider and police perspectives
- Editor:
- LITTLECHILD Brian
- Publisher:
- Venture Press
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 129p.bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Birmingham
Examines the provision and practice of appropriate adults who attend vulnerable groups, including juveniles, those with learning disabilities or mental health problems held in police custody. looks at the weakness of provision and practice and asks how might appropriate adult services be provided for vulnerable people in custody. The role, work and provision of appropriate adults is examined from perspectives of detainees, police and those working within and managing appropriate adult schemes.