The Journal of Adult Protection: Volume 5 Issue 1
Evidence-based practice in relation to safeguarding adults
Table of contents
Death and learning disability: a vulnerability perspective
Sue Read, David ElliottPeople with learning disabilities often have to cope with death, dying and bereavement without being fully informed of the circumstances and sometimes without being told that…
Assessing and understanding sexually abusive behaviours in men with learning disabilities
Craig BarlowThe issue of men with learning disabilities who offend sexually has received scant attention but is important for many practitioners in group care settings. This article argues…
Adult protection and the Criminal Records Bureau: making use of criminal conviction data
Paul Kingston, Hilary Brown, Ken ManktelowThe Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) offers a ‘one‐stop‐shop’ for checking the suitability of potential employees to work with adults in health and social care settings. This paper…
Warning: health ‘choices’ can kill
Margaret Flynn, Kirsty Keywood, Sara FovargueThe White Paper Valuing People: A New Strategy for Learning Disability for the 21st Century, is shaped by the principles of Legal and Civil Rights, Independence, Choice and…
HelpAge International
Sarah Graham‐Brown, Stuart ConnorHelpAge International carries out work on issues of ageing and development across a worldwide network. Experience suggests that older people are struggling to be seen, heard and…
Undue influence?
Alison BrammerThis legal column includes discussion of a recently decided Court of Appeal case relevant to vulnerable adults and a review of Fair Access to Care Services, the guidance on…
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Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
hybridEditors:
- Dr Bridget Penhale
- Dr Margaret Flynn