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Elder abuse: can the British OPCS disability surveys throw any light
- Authors:
- MCCREADIE Claudine, HANCOCK Ruth
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 8(4), 1997, pp.31-42.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Original analysis of data from the British national disability surveys is undertaken to throw light on the problem of elder abuse. The prevalence of behavioural problems among individuals living in private households in Great Britain in 1985 is described, and the ages and living arrangements of those with potentially aggressive behaviour is examined. The data suggest that the potential abuse arises in a variety of living arrangements. Tentative estimates are provided for the numbers of older people potentially at risk because they themselves have, or living with someone who has, a disability that involves violent or aggressive behaviour.
Coursework on developmental disabilities: a national survey of Canadian schools of social work
- Authors:
- BURGE Philip, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Canadian Social Work Review, 16(1), Winter 1999, pp.49-64.
- Publisher:
- Canadian Association for Social Work Education
Social workers have long been involved in the support of individuals with developmental disabilities through developmental service institutions or agencies. Governments increasingly expect such individuals to use community based generic social services, however, and social workers will service more and more of these clients in a variety of settings. A survey of Canadian schools of social work shows that few courses offer even a minimal level of coverage of issues pertaining to developmental disability. Respondents indicated lack of faculty expertise, limited departmental resources, and lack of student interest as factors limiting coverage of this topic.