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APS investigative systems associated with county reported domestic elder abuse
- Authors:
- JOGERST Gerald J., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 16(3), 2005, pp.1-17.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The aim was to evaluate the association between state-defined elder abuse investigation systems and rates of reported, investigated and substantiated domestic elder abuse. A mailed survey was administered to 1,763 adult protective service (APS) office investigators in 44 states and the District of Columbia. Information about investigative structures and investigations was obtained from 1,409 of the APS investigators, an 80% return rate. County/district domestic elder abuse report, investigation, and substantiation numbers for each state for 1999 was obtained for APS state administrators. Elder abuse reports to APS offices ranged from 0 to 191.7 per 1,000 elder population. Investigation and substantiation rates ranged from 0 to a high of 150.0 and 116.7, respectively. Investigation rates were higher in counties having investigators only evaluating elder abuse cases, having a social work educational background and feeling that the elders were usually better off after investigation. Longer length of training programs for investigators was associated with high substantiation rates. Differences in investigative structures do impact the rates of identified elder abuse. Elder abuse should be examined at the county level to distinguish both state and county/ district differences in reported, investigated, and substantiated elder abuse.
Listening, learning and making change
- Authors:
- McNALLY Joanne, HUMPHREYS Caroline
- Journal article citation:
- Housing Care and Support, 7(4), December 2004, pp.32-36.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Describes the approach that Caer Las Cymru, a registered charity in Swansea, has adopted to evaluating service delivery to vulnerable people, attempting to capture the work undertaken to develop a service evaluation system congruent with the organisation's core values. Highlights the challenges and dilemmas that emerge when a route is taken which doesn't always sit comfortably with a burdensome, prescriptive regulatory framework.
Implementation evaluation of Baby Steps scale-up
- Authors:
- JOHNSON Robyn, ANDERSSON Tove
- Publisher:
- National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 23
- Place of publication:
- London
This briefing summarises evaluation findings of the scale-up of Baby Steps in the first six ‘early adopter’ sites. Baby Steps is an evidence-based perinatal education programme that helps vulnerable parents prepare for parenthood. Through surveys and interviews, the views of a range of stakeholders were gathered, including commissioners, managers, operational leads, trainers and practitioners (Baby Steps “facilitators”). The report finds that the scale-up of Baby Steps progressed well, with all early adopter sites having delivered the programme and taking steps to address challenges faced, although there was uncertainty around continued delivery in two of the sites. Baby Steps is a very well-liked programme, and participants felt that the programme was helping families. Implementation was variable between sites although the findings show that senior management buy-in from the beginning was a strong facilitator of successful implementation. The training for Baby Steps group facilitators was generally very well received although the second part less so, and there was a call for more of a focus on the operational issues. Sites encountered some challenges with programme delivery, such as the time commitment required to deliver the programme, challenges in meeting the licence requirements and difficulties with cross agency working. The report concludes that there is some learning for how scale-up could be improved in the future and challenges that need to be addressed to ensure that Baby Steps can be embedded and sustained in the long term.
Evaluating family group conferences with adults: practice tool
- Author:
- GUTHRIE Lydia
- Publisher:
- Research in Practice for Adults
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 28
- Place of publication:
- Dartington
This practice tool aims to support practitioners and managers who are running a family group conference (FGC) service for adults or those who are considering developing a service. FGCs are currently being used with adults in the UK in a number of ways, including: to support the safeguarding of vulnerable adults, planning discharge from hospital, planning support after prison release, best interests decision making, and support planning for long term conditions. This tool provides an overview of the current evidence base regarding FGCs with adults; examines the complexities of measuring the impact of FGCs on outcomes for adults and their families; and provides practical ideas to support the evaluation of the process and outcomes of an FGC service for adults. (Edited publisher abstract)
Evaluating the impact of post-qualifying social work education
- Authors:
- BROWN Keith, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Education (The International Journal), 27(8), December 2008, pp.853-867.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Post-qualifying awards in social work are well established within the continuing professional development agenda for qualified social workers in the UK. The evaluation of education and training should be an integral part of this agenda because it is important to ensure that programmes continue to meet standards of delivery, are successful in meeting their aims and objectives and are making an impact on practice. However, there is a limited amount of published work on the evaluation of post-qualifying social work education, with studies often focusing on programme delivery rather than on their impact on practice. This paper explores evaluative work within the current post-qualifying social work framework and discusses the results of an evaluation of the Vulnerable Adults and Community Care Practice programme, a specialist post-qualifying social work education programme run by a UK university, as an example of an evaluation of the impact on practice. The results indicate positive evidence of impact on practice and demonstrate examples of how the programme has had a direct effect on individuals, teams, organisations and on people who use services.
Turning up the volume: the vulnerable witness officer pilots
- Authors:
- MORRIS Sue, RICHARDS Patsy, RICHARDS Eddie
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government Social Research
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Pilot schemes were established in Aberdeen and Ayrshire by the Scottish Executive Vulnerable Witnesses Unit (SE VWU), to improve services to vulnerable witnesses in the Scottish justice system. MorrisRichards Ltd were commissioned to assist with self evaluation of the pilots, and also to undertake an independent evaluation. Main findings are presented.
Turning up the volume: the vulnerable witness officers pilots
- Authors:
- MORRIS Sue, RICHARDS Patsy, RICHARDS Eddie
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government Social Research
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 182p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This report sets out the evaluation findings from a study of the Scottish Executive Vulnerable Witnesses Unit pilot schemes in Aberdeen and Ayrshire. The pilot schemes aimed to improve services to vulnerable witnesses in the Scottish justice system. The aims of the pilot initiative were to explore and make recommendations on the provision of consistent, integrated and accountable services to support child and vulnerable witnesses throughout all legal proceedings, with effective and high quality standards of delivery, and how this could be achieved across Scotland.
Money advice for vulnerable groups: final evaluation report
- Authors:
- GILLESPIE Morag, et al
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive Social research
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Main findings are presented from the evaluation of 11 pilot projects funded by the Scottish Executive to test approaches to improving the accessibility and availability of money advice services for vulnerable groups and disseminate good practice. The projects include five linked to Jobcentre Plus (JCP) Transitions to Work initiatives, four that delivered advice to target groups and two that focused on development work with existing mainstream services.
Qualitative case study: a pilot program to improve the integration of care in a vulnerable inner-city community
- Authors:
- WILLIAMSON Margaret Frances, et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Integrated Care, 22(2), 2022, p.15. Online only
- Publisher:
- International Foundation for Integrated Care
Introduction: There is a strong correlation between vulnerable populations and poor health outcomes. Growing evidence suggests that person-centred interventions using 'link workers' can support communities to navigate and engage with health and community services, leading to improved health service access. We describe the initial phase and qualitative evaluation of a Healthy Living Program, supported by a link worker role. The Program aimed to improve health service access for residents of an Australian inner-city suburb. Methods: To inform future program development, semi-structured interviews were conducted with clients and stakeholders (n = 21). The interviews were analysed thematically to understand program impact, success factors, constraints and potential improvements. Results: Key themes relating to impacts were a new model of working with community, improved access to services, and responsiveness to community need. Key factors for success included being a trusted, consistent presence, having knowledge of the community and health system, and successful engagement with the community and stakeholders. The constraints included difficulty influencing health system change and lack of community input. Suggested improvements were expanding the service, enhancing health system change and increasing community involvement. Conclusion: Knowledge gained from this study will inform future integrated approaches in health districts to address health inequities in areas of need. (Edited publisher abstract)
An evaluation of Prioritise Me
- Authors:
- SPEAKE Beth, GILBERTSON Jan
- Publisher:
- Sheffield Hallam University. Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 20
- Place of publication:
- Sheffield
This short report presents the findings from an evaluation of the Prioritise Me training programme. The aim of the Prioritise Me project was to support vulnerable people who are energy consumers in genuinely creative ways, and to support capacity and understanding for people with learning disabilities and/or autism. Prioritise Me aimed to provide accessible and interactive advice and training about energy use and the energy market where understanding was limited; to develop accessible ideas and resources through piloting innovative work with University design and evaluation partners; and to engage people to speak confidently to energy providers, giving maximum impact for vulnerable adults in South Yorkshire. The evaluation indicates that the rationale and initial concept for the project has been validated: the importance and effectiveness of co-production of materials and training in this context has proved itself, and the materials produced have been both innovative and useful. Further, it has been demonstrated that the materials produced by the project have the potential for much wider application, not only for vulnerable groups but for a much wider section of the public, and not only locally but also at a regional level and nationally. (Edited publisher abstract)