The Journal of Adult Protection: Volume 10 Issue 1
Evidence-based practice in relation to safeguarding adults
Table of contents
Helping vulnerable adults to keep safe
Mick Collins, Mel WalfordAdult protection is about prevention and, failing that, investigation and aftercare. This article describes innovative work in Powys, mid Wales, where trainers are working with…
Number and nuances: the implications for adult protection co‐ordinators and committees of the UK national prevalence study of abuse and neglect of older people
Jill Manthorpe, Anthea Tinker, Claudine McCreadie, Simon Biggs, Melanie Doyle, Bob Erens, Amy HillsThe findings of the UK prevalence study of abuse and neglect among older people provide unique opportunities for adult protection systems to consider possible changes to their…
Neglect as an aspect of the mistreatment of elderly people: reflections on the issues
Olive StevensonThis paper discusses the neglect of old people as an element of mistreatment. It considers the definition and prevalence of neglect and issues arising both in self‐neglect and in…
A place of safety? Self‐harming behaviour in police custody
Ian CumminsThe custody environment is not designed nor can it hope to meet the needs of individuals who are experiencing acute mental distress. The article reports the findings of analysis…
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1466-8203Online date, start – end:
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Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
hybridEditors:
- Dr Bridget Penhale
- Dr Margaret Flynn