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The Corston Report: a report by Baroness Jean Corston of a review of women with particular vulnerabilities in the criminal justice system: executive summary
- Author:
- CORSTON Jean
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Home Office
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 13p.
- Place of publication:
- London
A report by Baroness Jean Corston of a review of women with particular vulnerabilities in the criminal justice system, outlining the need for a distinct radically different, visibly-led, strategic, proportionate, holistic, woman-centred, integrated approach.
The Corston Report: a report by Baroness Jean Corston of a review of women with particular vulnerabilities in the criminal justice system
- Author:
- CORSTON Jean
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Home Office
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 106p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
A report by Baroness Jean Corston of a review of women with particular vulnerabilities in the criminal justice system, outlining the need for a distinct radically different, visibly-led, strategic, proportionate, holistic, woman-centred, integrated approach.
Elderly prisoners: a growing and forgotten group within correctional systems vulnerable to elder abuse
- Author:
- STOJKOVIC Stan
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 19(3/4), 2007, pp.97-117.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
An increasing proportion of US prisoners are elderly, and this study documents the systemic abuse and neglect experienced by older people both when incarcerated and after release. Most correctional systems have inadequate resources, processes and personnel for managing chronic physical or mental illness, or degenerative mental health conditions such as dementia. Affected prisoners are at high risk of abuse and neglect, and the possibility of non-custodial alternatives needs to be more seriously considered. Reintegration into society after release may be even more problematic in respect of personal adjustment, family matters, housing, employment and health. The paper concludes by recommending: more systematic collection of data on elderly prisoners, the development of more precise classification and case management systems for older prisoners with chronic conditions, the consideration of separate housing arrangements for elderly prisoners, a debate on the merits of releasing elderly prisoners into the community where they present a minimal threat to community safety; and further examination of the particular difficulties faced by such prisoners on re-entry to the community. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
A very capable act
- Author:
- RICHARDS Steven
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 22.03.07, 2007, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
This article summaries the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and its effects upon the social care sector. The article looks at the Act in terms of the three main areas of: protection of service users, protection for staff, and power.
The effects of residential institutions on adult sexual adjustment
- Author:
- ROWE William S.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 15(4), 2007, pp.81-92.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The normal sexual development of people who are institutionalised in prisons, nursing homes or residential care settings is often disrupted by lack of privacy, gender-separated living environments, lack of sex education and lack of education. In addition, many institutions actively prohibit sexual expression while passively setting the conditions for sexual assault and exploitation. These experiences can have long lasting, adverse effects even if people return to the community, and can be particularly severe for people with mental or developmental disabilities. This paper argues that institutional policies should explicitly recognise that all people, whatever their circumstances, are sexual beings and should provide an atmosphere in which sexual expression can be normalised as much as possible within a safe and supportive environment. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Following the IMCA trail
- Author:
- HAYES Derren
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 29.3.07, 2007, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
On the eve of a roll out of the Independent mental capacity advocate (IMCA) service, the author looks back at the development of the service and asks whether it will be up to the task.
A literature review on multiple and complex needs: lessons for policy and practice
- Authors:
- ROSENGARD Ann, et al
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive Social research
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 7p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
The Development Department of the Scottish Executive commissioned this literature review to inform its Multiple and Complex Needs Initiative which aims to improve services for people with multiple and complex needs. The purpose of the literature review was to collate and evaluate existing research evidence to understand the processes through which people with multiple and complex needs engage, or do not engage, with services to resolve their problems. A key focus of the review was to identify good practice in the light of the evidence. The main lessons learned from the review are highlighted and good practice case studies are presented.
Crackdown
- Author:
- ELLERY Simon
- Journal article citation:
- Roof, January 2007, pp.22-24.
- Publisher:
- Shelter
Closure orders resulting in eviction are the government's latest weapon in the war on anti-social behaviour. The Orders have already become law in Scotland and have been proposed for England and Wales. This article highlights how vulnerable people may at risk. The article highlights the possible danger in cases of 'cuckooing' or 'takeover' where vulnerable people's, such as older people or those with mental health issues, have their tenancies taken over by drug dealers so they could conduct their criminal activities behind the veil of a vulnerable tenant.
Best Interests: guidance on determining the best interests of adults who lack the capacity to make a decision (or decisions) for themselves (England and Wales)
- Author:
- JOYCE Theresa
- Publisher:
- British Psychological Society
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 43p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This guidance has been written in order to give additional information and support to people who may have to participate in making decisions on behalf of adults who lack the capacity to do so for themselves. This includes staff working in health or social care (such as doctors, nurses, dentists, psychologists, therapists, social workers, residential and care home managers, care staff, support workers) and carers, families and advocates.
A literature review on multiple and complex needs
- Authors:
- ROSENGARD Ann, et al
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive Social research
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 139p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
The aim of this research was to review the evidence from the research literature on service provision for people with multiple and complex needs. Five key objectives of the literature review were: to examine definitions of ‘multiple and complex needs’ and to identify client groups who are identified as having these needs; to explore people’s awareness of services and options; to explore factors affecting access to services; to examine service users’ experiences; and to identify best practice in service provision and lessons for implementation. Before conducting literature searches 15 key informants were consulted, and, during the project, a focus group was conducted with research and policy staff within the Scottish Executive in March 2006.