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Sexual abuse of vulnerable young and old men
- Authors:
- ROBERTO Karen A., TEASTER Pamela B., NIKZARD Katherina A.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 22(8), August 2007, pp.1009-1023.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This descriptive study aimed to examine substantiated APS cases to uncover the characteristics and outcomes of sexual abuse involving vulnerable young and old men. During a 4-year period, aggregated data from Adult Protective Services case files in Virginia revealed 17 cases of sexually abused young, middle-age, and old men. The most common types of sexual abuse across age groups involved instances of sexualized kissing and fondling and unwelcome sexual interest in the individual men's bodies. The majority of alleged perpetrators were male; they typically were similar in age to the men and resided in the same residential facility. In none of the cases was the alleged perpetrator prosecuted. Only two of the men continued to be at risk of further sexual abuse by the alleged perpetrator. Implications of these data for future research and practice include a need for studies that focus on differences between male and female victims, especially concerning investigations and interventions, and for training on reporting and intervention for facilities and agencies and organizations working with victims and alleged perpetrators.
What’s in a word? The importance of the concept of “values” in the prevention of abuse of older people in care homes
- Author:
- MOORE Steve
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 19(3), 2017, pp.130-145.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present some of the findings from an empirical, mixed methods research project that reveal the importance of the personal value frameworks held by individual staff in the prevention of abuse of older people in private sector care homes. Design/methodology/approach: Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with a sample of 36 care home personnel, including proprietors, care managers and care staff. Findings: A significant number of respondents identified the importance of personal value frameworks among staff providing care as a potential contributory factor in the prevention of abuse of older people. Research limitations/implications: Though the research draws upon the experiences of only 36 care home personnel through interviews, data suggest that the personal evaluations of staff towards those in their care is a significant contributory factor to the occurrence of abuse. Originality/value: The research has identified individual staff value frameworks as a causal factor in the occurrence of abuse. The research also confirms that the perceptions of “values” among respondents directly involved in the provision of care are at odds with common understanding of “values” often cited elsewhere in connection with staff recruitment and training as a means of preventing the occurrence of abuse. (Publisher abstract)
A strategy for recognising, preventing and dealing with the abuse of older and vulnerable people
- Author:
- SOLICITORS FOR THE ELDERLY
- Publisher:
- Solicitors for the Elderly
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 33p.
- Place of publication:
- Hertford
This report looks at recognising, preventing and dealing with abuse of older and vulnerable people. It covers: what is meant by abuse, the risk factors for the abused, identifying abuse, abuse and discrimination, abuse and human rights, perpetrators of abuse, professional conduct issues for legal advisers, preventing financial abuse by an attorney, preventing abuse by the professional attorney, and dealing with abuse in the person's own home, in care homes, and in the NHS. It discusses remedies for financial abuse by the attorney, for financial abuse by others, for physical and sexual abuse, for psychological abuse, and for neglect, problems of legal remedies, and how abuse can be reduced by changing the culture. It concludes with a list of useful organisations and their contact details.
Failures in the system: our inability to learn from inquiries
- Author:
- BENBOW Susan M.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 10(3), August 2008, pp.5-13.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The Rowan report was published in 2003, following an investigation into allegations of abuse on a ward providing long term care for older people with mental health problems. This paper examines what happened following publication of the Rowan report and the ensuring publicity. Some positive outcomes are identified but, putting these in context, it seems unlikely that they will prevent further incidents. The author suggests a multi-level approach if organisations are to prevent incidents or suspicions of abuse and argues that residential and nursing care is at least equally at risks. The fundamental problems lies in society's failure to prioritise and adequately resource the care of older people with dementia and other mental health problems.
Consultation paper on law and the elderly (LRC CP 23 - 2003)
- Author:
- IRELAND. Law Reform Commission
- Publisher:
- Ireland. Law Reform Commission
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 224p.
- Place of publication:
- Dublin
Elderly people require support from income maintenance, health, housing and personal social services. The Law Reform Commission is conscious that the elderly constitute a significant and growing group who may also need specific support and protection from the legal system. While the majority of elderly people do not need any special legal support or protection, there is a significant minority who, because of illness or disability, impaired mental capacity or social and economic dependency do need protection. They may require protection from physical or mental abuse. They may need protection from misuse of their money or property. At some stage they may need help with making decisions and ultimately may need a substitute decision maker. This is a matter of interest to everyone and not just to the current generation of elderly people – any one of us could become a vulnerable adult in need of protection. This Consultation Paper is concerned with legal mechanisms for the protection of such vulnerable elderly people.
Barred from entry?
- Author:
- SALE Anabel Unity
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 22.7.04, 2004, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at the protection the Protection of Vulnerable Adults (POVA) register will provide, and how it will weed out unsuitable care workers.
A romance in the twilight
- Author:
- GREEN Paula, GEORGE Mike
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 8.11.01, 2001, pp.42-43.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Describes how a romantic relationship between two eighty year old widows in a care homen has impacted on other residents, their families and staff and considers the dilemma presented to Paula Green, the manager of the care home, by this situation.
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.
Adult children of elderly parents who remarry: aetiology of domestic abuse
- Authors:
- LOWENSTEIN Ariela, RON Pnina
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 2(4), November 2000, pp.22-32.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This research paper from Israel examines damaging family reactions to later-life remarriage. It describes a study based on qualitative data from interviews with 17 children of elderly parents who had remarried and later reported their adult children to the social service agencies as abusers. An analysis of the interviews shows that the main cause of the abuse was financial and involved matters of inheritance, wills and the distribution of assets. The dynamics which lay behind this pattern of family behaviour are explored.
Comparative European module: protection of vulnerable older people
- Authors:
- BRADLEY Greta, PENHALE Bridget
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 2(4), November 2000, pp.17-21.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
For the past four years, the social work department at the University of Hull has been working in partnership with colleagues from Austria, France and Germany to develop a European module on comparative social work. Funded by the EU's SOCRATES programme, this has involved the four European sites developing and adapting a prototype module concerning vulnerable older people to fit with their own programme requirements. This paper describes what the process has revealed.