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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.
Online safety and wellbeing of adults at risk of harm
- Authors:
- MUIRHEAD Stuart, SANDERS Robert
- Publisher:
- IRISS
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Place of publication:
- Glasgow
A learning resource developed for social services practitioners providing an introduction into adults at risk of harm and online safety. It covers the perceived risks, forms of abuse, themes of harassment, how the risks can be reduced, and prompts for practitioners. Includes a list of references providing links to current information and evidence. It was developed with the assistance of the National L&D Adult Support & Protection Group and the Iriss Evidence Search and Summary Service. (Edited publisher abstract)
Abuse, neglect, and exploitation: considerations in aging with lifelong disabilities
- Authors:
- ANSELLO Edward F., O'NEILL Peggy
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 22(1-2), January 2010, pp.105-130.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This article reviews existing data primarily from North America, but including Australia and Ireland, for factors known to contribute to the victimisation of older adults with lifelong learning disabilities. Many “are relatively high functioning, engaged and happy members of their communities”, but some, are or have been abused, neglected or subject to exploitation, and the prevalence of such maltreatment is discussed. Existing data is also scanned for the treatments currently in practice and the authors suggest initiatives to build further on continued community living, by improving upon preventive practices and identification techniques. The authors discuss why there greater risk of abuse for those with lifelong disabilities and why these are underreported. Consequences of maltreatment are listed, followed by the issues and needs of family carers, such as the lack of long-term planning until crisis point. The authors suggest recommendations for practice, such as adapting mental health interventions, and implications for public policies on prevention and identification.
Helping vulnerable adults to keep safe
- Authors:
- COLLINS Mick, WALFORD Mel
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 10(1), February 2008, pp.7-12.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article describes innovative work in Powys, mid Wales, where trainers are working with vulnerable adults to help them reduce the risk that they will be abused, or if the worst happens, where to turn for help. College staff have developed a course that runs to one afternoon a week for the academic year for people with learning disabilities. For people with mental health problems the approach had been workshop based, with a programme of six or eight workshops, run by skilled trainers. For older people a third approach has been developed because there are so many older people who need to hear about Keeping Safe. After piloting one-off workshops and presentations, the trainer has worked with staff and volunteers from a variety of agencies who already work with older people to train them as trainers working in pairs. Those who have received training will be delivering sessions in luncheon clubs, day services, care homes etc.
The work of the PGO in protecting vulnerable people from financial abuse
- Authors:
- BURNS Sophie, BOWMAN John
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 5(2), May 2003, pp.21-25.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Explains the role remit and mechanisms available to the Public Guardianship Office in relation to the administration of the financial affairs of adults unable to manage their affairs. Also reports on research commissioned by the Public Guardianship Office which evaluated of 51 case files to identify the risks and explore the safeguards needed to prevent misappropriation of clients' funds.
Voice UK: support for people with learning disabilities who have been abused
- Author:
- HORROCKS Christiana
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 2(4), November 2000, pp.36-38.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This paper describes the work of Voice UK, one of the country's leading support organisations in the field of abuse of adults with learning disabilities. The organisation's director outlines the scale and scope of the task facing Voice, it aims, priorities and achievements.
Protecting vulnerable adults from sexual abuse
- Author:
- BRAMMER Alison
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 2(3), September 2000, pp.50-53.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
In this article the legal situation relating to sexual activity and people with reduced capacity is considered. From the starting point of the recent, contentious case, the article goes on to examine the current state of legal protection and intervention, and looks at how this could be improved by current developments and possible future changes.
'Dangerous people': reasoned proposals or rhetoric?
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Learning Disabilities for Nursing Health and Social Care, 3(4), December 1999, pp.183-184.
This editorial discusses the government's announced proposals to deal with 'dangerous people' who present a risk to the public. The proposals will be a departure from current legislation, which recommends that people suffering from mental disorders should not be drawn into the criminal justice system unnecessarily. It could allow the Court to compulsorily detain any person with a severe personality disorder and who present a risk to the public, regardless of whether they have committed a criminal offence. Discusses the problems with this approach.
Courage in diversity
- Author:
- THOMPSON Audrey
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 9.4.98, 1998, pp.22-23.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Asks whether adult abuse can be tackled through generic protection work.
In safe hands: protection of vulnerable adults in Wales
- Author:
- WALES. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publisher:
- Wales. The National Assembly for Wales. Social Services Inspectorate for Wales
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 101p.
Provides guidance as to how adult protection arrangements are proposed to be implemented in Wales. Sets out government policy and the framework for a comprehensive strategy in Wales Lays down standards for interagency working and an effective service culture. Describes appropriate procedures for handling cases, information sharing, monitoring and prevention. Explains the legal context of adult abuse. Includes appendices given sample written policies on abuse and possible indicators of abuse.