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Hate crime report: 2014/2015 and 2015/16
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Crown Prosecution Service
- Publisher:
- Crown Prosecution Service
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 58
- Place of publication:
- London
Examines the Crown Prosecution Service performance in prosecuting the hate crimes between April 2014 and March 2016. These include: racist and religious hate crime; homophobic and transphobic hate crime; disability hate crime; stirring up hatred; and crimes against older people. The report shows that in 2015/16 the CPS completed 15,442 hate crime prosecutions, the highest number achieved to date. The conviction rate across all strands of hate crime increased slightly from 82.9 per cent in 2014/15 to 83.2 per cent in 2015/16. Sentence uplifts increased from 11.8 per cent in 2014/15 to 33.8 per cent in 2015/16, the highest proportion recorded to date. Specifically, the CPS completed: 13,032 prosecutions for racially and religiously aggravated hate crime, an increase of 1.9 per cent on the previous year; 1,469 prosecutions for homophobic and transphobic crime, an increase of 15 per cent on the previous year; 941 prosecutions for disability hate crime, an increase of 41.3 per cent on the previous year; and 3,759 prosecutions for crimes against older people, an increase of 1.8 per cent on the previous year. (Edited publisher abstract)
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans health inequalities: international perspectives in social work
- Editors:
- FISH Julie, KARBAN Kate
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 276
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
Examines inequalities experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and considers the role of social work in addressing them. The book is organised in three parts: the first provides a policy context in four countries, including Canada, Italy, India and Wales; the second examines social work practice in tackling health inequalities; and part three considers research and pedagogic developments. The book’s distinctive approach includes international contributions, practice vignettes and key theoretical perspectives in health inequalities, including social determinants of health, minority stress, ecological approaches and human rights. This resource is relevant to social work educators, practitioners and students, alongside an interdisciplinary audience interested in LGBT health inequalities. (Edited publisher abstract)
The health, social care and housing needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people: literature review
- Authors:
- DAVIES Myfanwy, et al
- Publisher:
- All Wales Alliance for Research and Development in Health and Social Care
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 71p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This literature review, commissioned by the Welsh Office for Research and Development in Health and Social Care, identified many existing, international sources of evidence-based research and grey literature between 1985-2009 on the heath, housing and social care needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older people, including those from other minority groups with differing ethnicity or language and disabled people. It also identified areas for future research and informed policy makers in the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) of 6 key recommendations which are summarised. Many of the health, housing and social needs of older LGBT people will be the same as other older members of the community in Wales, but because older LGBT people suffer from discrimination in many different forms such as homophobia, trans-phobia, bi-phobia, assumption that heterosexism is the norm and other forms of sexuality require healing, and ageism, there have been consequences for the quality of communication, service and care provided to these groups. Older LGBT people may conceal their sexuality because of this and as such their needs, which evidence from younger groups suggests may be different, in terms of substance misuse, use of heath services, and housing for example, will unlikely be addressed.
Care under the rainbow
- Authors:
- DIVERSITY TRUST, UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL. School for Policy Studies
- Publisher:
- The Diversity Trust
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Place of publication:
- Bridgwater
An online resource containing learning materials and films to promote the inclusion of older residents who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT+) in care and nursing homes in England and Wales. The resource provides managers and staff teams with tools for leading discussions and educational sessions about the importance of promoting equality between residents and of valuing diversity amongst staff and residents. It includes short films on the inclusion of LGBT+ residents; case studies to promote discussion on how to provide an inclusive environment for older LGBT+ people who identify in different ways; tips on promoting inclusion and equality; and legal timelines highlighting key changes in equality law and policy in England and Wales. The resource is a collaboration between the School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol and The Diversity Trust CIC. (Edited publisher abstract)
“It's a nice country but it's not mine”: exploring the meanings attached to home, rurality and place for older lesbian, gay and bisexual adults
- Authors:
- WILLIS Paul, RAITHBY Michele, MAEGUSUKU‐HEWETT Tracey
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Care in the Community, 26(6), 2018, pp.908-916.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
An ageing population across European nations, including the United Kingdom, brings with it new challenges for health and social care services and precipitates social policy initiatives targeted at meeting the care and support needs of a rapidly expanding number of older people. Ageing in place is one such policy driver—policy efforts that seek to promote the maintenance of older citizens residing in their own homes for as long as possible with minimal state intervention. Current generations of older lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people have endured homophobia throughout their life histories, and sexual identity can shape perceptions and experiences of ageing, including experiences of home life, community and place. Our objective is to examine the meanings attached to home and place for older LGB adults living independently across three dimensions: rural places as “home,” connections to LGB communities, and social care provision in the home. We present interview findings from a mixed‐methods study on the social inclusion of older LGB adults in Wales. Twenty‐nine LGB‐identifying adults (50–76 years) self‐selected to participate in semistructured interviews between 2012 and 2013. Thematic findings from interviews indicate varying and contradictory meanings attached to home life in rural places, the importance of connection to communities of identity across geographical and online localities, and a high degree of ambivalence towards the prospect of receiving social care services in the home. We argue that a more nuanced understanding of the subjective meanings attached to home, rurality and community for older LGB people is needed to fully support LGB citizens to continue to live independently in their homes. (Edited publisher abstract)
‘Everyday advocates’ for inclusive care? Perspectives on enhancing the provision of long-term care services for older lesbian, gay and bisexual adults in Wales
- Authors:
- WILLIS Paul, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 47(2), 2017, pp.409-426.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
This paper centres on a neglected area of social work with older people - the social inclusion of older lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) adults in long-term care environments. The translation of equality law into the delivery of adult care services is a challenging endeavour for organisations, even more so in the morally contested terrain of sexual well-being. This report presents findings from a mixed-methods study into the provision of long-term care for older adults who identify as lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB). Herein we present findings from a survey of care workers and managers (n = 121) and from focus groups with equality and LGB stakeholder representatives (n = 20) in Wales. Focusing on the current knowledge and understanding of staff, the authors suggest that affirmative beliefs and practices with sexual minorities are evident amongst care workers and managers; however, the inclusion of LGB residents needs to be advanced systemically at structural, cultural and individual levels of provision. There is a need for enhancing awareness of the legacy of enduring discrimination for older LGB people, for cultural acceptance in care environments of older people's sexual desires and relationships, and for a more explicit implementation of equality legislation. Social workers in adult care can advance this agenda. (Edited publisher abstract)
Provision of inclusive and anti-discriminatory services to older lesbian, gay, bisexual-identifying (LGB) people in residential care environments in Wales
- Author:
- WILLIS Paul
- Publisher:
- Swansea University. Centre for Innovative Ageing
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 5
- Place of publication:
- Swansea
This research paper examines the current level of inclusive care being provided by care environments to older lesbian, gay, bisexual-identifying (LGB) people in Wales. The research aimed to identify and examine: the level of support for sexual identities and relationships of older LGB residents provided by care and nursing staff in care environments, agency management and policy at provider and national levels; the attitudes and perceptions of care and nursing staff towards older people’s sexual practices and older LGB residents and their sexual needs and relationships; and the hopes, expectations and concerns of LGB adults about residential care services. The research comprised a mixed methods approach, including content analysis of Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) Inspection reports; survey of care and nursing staff and managers; semi-structured interviews with LGB adults; and focus groups with stakeholders. The findings indicate a widespread lack of recognition of the care needs of older LGB people in care environments in Wales, from CSSIW reports to survey and focus group data. While most respondents indicate affirmative and permissive attitudes towards the sexual lives of older people and LGB people more generally, the survey findings indicate large gaps in their knowledge of changes in sexual functioning in older years and important aspects of LGB history. The paper calls for policy makers to articulate more concrete actions on how services can be supported and resourced to ensure care and nursing staff are actively including older LGB people in their practice. (Edited publisher abstract)
Swimming upstream: the provision of inclusive care to older lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) adults in residential and nursing environments in Wales
- Authors:
- WILLIS Paul, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 36(2), 2016, pp.282-306.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
This paper examines the ways in which older people's residential and nursing homes can constitute heteronormative environments – social spaces in which the same-sex attractions and desires of residents are disregarded in the provision of everyday care. The aim of this discussion is to examine the synergies and differences between older lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) adults' expectations for future care home provision and the expectations of care staff and managers in providing residential services to older people with diverse sexual backgrounds. This paper presents qualitative evidence from research into the provision of care environments in Wales. It discusses the findings from two cohorts: first, from five focus groups with care and nursing staff and managers; and second, from 29 semi-structured interviews with older LGB adults (50–76 years) residing in urban and rural locations across Wales. The authors argues that residential care environments can constitute heterosexualised spaces in which LGB identities are neglected in comparison to the needs and preferences of other residents. The paper then discusses how care staff and managers can be more attentive and responsive to the sexual biographies of all residents and argues against the separation of care and sexual orientation in practice. (Edited publisher abstract)
Hate crimes and crimes against older people report 2013-2014
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Crown Prosecution Service
- Publisher:
- Crown Prosecution Service
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 53
- Place of publication:
- London
The seventh Crown Prosecution Service hate crime annual report, which brings together information on Crown Prosecution Service performance in prosecuting racist and religious hate crime, homophobic and transphobic crime, crimes against the older people and disability hate crime. Management data and positive outcomes in casework are used to demonstrate the level of performance. Where available, the report also uses data from the past six years to highlight trends over time. The report includes examples of effective practice, lessons learned, policy development and research that have contributed to improving performance. Current statistics show that since the previous year 2012/2013 there has been an increase in the volume of hate crime cases referred by the police for decision, the number of completed prosecutions, and the conviction rate. (Edited publisher abstract)
Tackling hate crimes and incidents: a framework for action
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Government
- Publisher:
- Welsh Government
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 64
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
This Framework brings together current evidence and practice to explore the current response to hate crimes across Wales and identify the key areas that need to be tackled in the future. It covers hate crimes under Equality Act 2010, which cover disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity. It also incorporates age, cyber hate and bullying, far right hate and mate crime. The delivery of the Framework will be against three objectives: prevention, supporting victims and improving the multi-agency response. It is accompanied by a Delivery Plan which will be updated on an annual basis. The Framework has drawn on responses from an online consultation across Wales, focus and stakeholder groups, a Task and Finish Group of 22 member organisations, and a consultation of the draft Framework carried out in 2013. (Original abstract)