The Journal of Adult Protection: Volume 3 Issue 1
Evidence-based practice in relation to safeguarding adults
Table of contents
Evaluating self‐determination: an adult protection case study
Michael Preston‐ShootSelf‐determination is widely regarded as a core social work value and as central to work in adult protection. However, it is not unproblematic and raises difficult questions about…
A need for consistency: policy response to crime and abuse against people with learning disabilities
Jane Evans, Christopher WilliamsUsing data from a survey of social services departments, this paper looks at how local authorities are addressing the needs of people with learning disabilities for protection…
Crossing the divide: the role of inspection units in protecting vulnerable adults
June Stein, Hilary BrownThe registration and inspection of residential care services for vulnerable adults rests with local government but in 2002 responsibility passes to the new Commission for Care…
Victim Support: a profile
Dame ReevesIn the latest in a series of profiles of organisations that provide services within the wider adult protection setting, Helen Reeves describes how Victim Support meets and helps…
Human Rights Act 1998: implications for adult protection
Alison BrammerThe recent incorporation of the European Convention on Human Rights into UK domestic law as the Human Rights Act 1998 is predicted to have a major impact on all aspects of life…
ISSN:
1466-8203Online date, start – end:
1999Copyright Holder:
Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
hybridEditors:
- Dr Bridget Penhale
- Dr Margaret Flynn