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An age new problem
- Author:
- JERVIS Margaret
- Journal article citation:
- Care Weekly, 11.11.93, 1993, p.12.
Looks at the issues raised by the increasing recognition of elder abuse. Definitions of abuse range widely and there is dispute about whether new legal powers are needed. Carers organisations are concerned about the danger of stigmatising carers in general.
Youth work responses to young people at risk: 1992-93
- Author:
- OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION
- Publisher:
- OFSTED
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 13p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Looks at the changing role of youth work in supporting young people.
Accountability of lawyers in serving vulnerable, elderly clients
- Author:
- SCHMIDT Winsor C.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 5(3), 1993, pp.39-50.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Assesses the need for greater accountability of lawyers charged with protecting the financial interests and personal welfare of elderly and disabled clients and wards and with representing guardians of elderly and disabled wards. Synthesizes the relevant behavioural research and ethical and professional standards. Greater accountability can be accomplished through standards and training for guardians, better court monitoring of guardians, stronger ethical rules for lawyers representing vulnerable clients, and stronger enforcement of such rules.
An abuse of trust: the report of the Social Services Inspectorate investigation into the case of Martin Huston
- Author:
- NORTHERN IRELAND. Department of Health and Social Services. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Department of Health and Social Services. Social Services Insp
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 169p.
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
Report of the Social Services Inspectorate investigation into the case of Martin Huston, a known sex offender, who was convicted in October 1992 of a series of sexual offences against children. Prior to his arrest in April 1991, he had come into contact with a number of statutory and voluntary organisations. Report examines the nature and extent of Huston's contact with significant agencies. The practice of statutory bodies and voluntary organisations is scrutinised and recommendations are made which reflect the wider implications of agency practice for the protection of children and vulnerable adults. Reviews the lessons learned for the recruitment, selection and oversight of staff and volunteers working with children. Makes recommendations about broader issues of public and professional concern in respect of both adjudicated sex offenders and people considered to present a risk to children.