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Safeguarding people with dementia: recognising adult abuse
- Author:
- PRITCHARD Jacki
- Publisher:
- Alzheimer's Society
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 23p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This booklet, produced by Alzheimer's Society and Action on Elder Abuse, is designed to help those who work with people with dementia become aware of the potential causes and signs of abuse. People with dementia can be particularly vulnerable to abuse and mistreatment for many reasons. Dementia can also make it harder to detect when abuse is taking place. The booklet provides guidance on action to be taken and where to go for support. Contents include chapters on: what is dementia; what is abuse; why are people with dementia vulnerable to abuse; how do we recognise abuse; what action should be taken; and where to go for support?
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.
Living in fear of youth
- Author:
- PRITCHARD Jacki
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 21.12.00, 2000, p.24.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at what can be done to help people who are being harassed by gangs of young people.