The Journal of Adult Protection: Volume 2 Issue 2
Evidence-based practice in relation to safeguarding adults
Subjects:
Table of contents
Service and client outcomes of cases reported under a joint vulnerable adults policy
Alan Rushton, Kay Beaumont, Debbie MayesThis paper reports on a prospective study of 44 cases of alleged abuse of vulnerable adults referred under a joint vulnerable adults policy. The authors examine attitudes to…
143
Elder abuse and user involvement: strategic components
Phil SlaterRecent growth of concern relating to ‘elder abuse’ concurrent with recognition of the importance of user involvement has suggested a link between these two developments. Here…
89
An evaluative research study of a specialist women's refuge
Michelle McCarthyThe research reported here examines the experiences of women with learning disabilities who have lived at the only specialist refuge available in this country. A full description…
163
Reviewing practice and procedures in adult protection in the Southern Health and Social Services Board
Harry Douglas, Bill HallidayThis paper looks at the how adult protection policy and procedures have been implemented in the Northern Irish joint health & social services context. This reveals great…
46
ISSN:
1466-8203Online date, start – end:
1999Copyright Holder:
Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
hybridEditors:
- Dr Bridget Penhale
- Dr Margaret Flynn