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Service and client outcomes of cases reported under a joint vulnerable adults policy

Service and client outcomes of cases reported under a joint vulnerable adults policy This 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 policy, special training and joint working, re‐abuse, continuing risk and the outcome of legal proceedings. The implications of the findings are discussed and recommendations made. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png The Journal of Adult Protection Emerald Publishing

Service and client outcomes of cases reported under a joint vulnerable adults policy

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © 2000 MCB UP Ltd. All rights reserved.
ISSN
1466-8203
DOI
10.1108/14668203200000011
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Abstract

This 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 policy, special training and joint working, re‐abuse, continuing risk and the outcome of legal proceedings. The implications of the findings are discussed and recommendations made.

Journal

The Journal of Adult Protection – Emerald Publishing

Published: Jun 1, 2000

Keywords: Abuse; Vulnerable adults; Outcomes; Policy evaluation; Joint working; Social policy; Police

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