The Journal of Adult Protection: Volume 9 Issue 1
Evidence-based practice in relation to safeguarding adults
Table of contents
An inspector calls: adult protection in the context of the NSFOP review
Jill Manthorpe, Michelle Cornes, Jo Moriarty, Joan Rapaport, Steve Iliffe, Jane Wilcock, Roger Clough, Les BrightThis article reports on the findings of the inspections and consultations undertaken as part of the evaluation of the National Service Framework for Older People. It focuses on…
Boats against the current: vulnerable adults in police custody
Ian CumminsOne effect of the policy of deinstitutionalisation has been to increase police contact with people, who are experiencing the effects of acute mental illness. Policy documents such…
Capacity to protect — the Mental Capacity Act explained
Toby Williamson2007 marks a major step forward in the history of adult protection with the implementation of the Mental Capacity Act in England and Wales. Understandably, debates about adult…
The social construction of violence in old age
Josef HörlVarying definitions and conceptualisations of violence in old age exist within and between the scientific community, medical and social work professionals, family carers and the…
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1466-8203Online date, start – end:
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Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
hybridEditors:
- Dr Bridget Penhale
- Dr Margaret Flynn