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Journal of Adult Protection, The
Journal Prestige (SJR): 0.314  Citation Impact (citeScore): 1 Number of Followers: 16  Hybrid journal * Containing 1  Open Access article(s) in this issue *ISSN (Print) 1466-8203 - ISSN (Online) 2042-8669 Published by Emerald  [360 journals]
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- Reflections on intimate partner violence, its psycho-socio-cultural impact
amidst COVID-19: comparing South Africa and the United States-
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Authors: Errolyn Gordon , Gloria Sauti
Abstract: The purpose of the study was to provide a comparative analysis on the psychological and socio-cultural impacts of COVID-19 on victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) in South Africa (SA) and the USA. The authors collected media and scholarly articles that dealt with IPV victims during the early phase of the pandemic. This study focused solely on SA and the USA because of their unique contexts and the fact that the authors are residents of these countries. The authors observed how both presidents dealt with IPV amidst the COVID 19 pandemic, especially when stay-at-home orders were in place. Aspects relating to the psychological and socio-cultural impacts amidst the pandemic were considered. The authors found that in both countries, many black women from low socio-economic backgrounds experience IPV. Being in isolated spaces with their perpetrators prohibits victims from reporting the abuse. As the world attempts to curb the spread of COVID-19 infections, effective strategies have been suggested for victims and perpetrators. The authors found the approaches of the two governments (until the Biden Administration in 2021) to be starkly different in terms of effective strategies and the neglect and downplaying of the extent of one or both pandemics (i.e. COVID-19 and IPV). Pro-safety, equality, gender and race-conscious embracing approaches to overcome IPV are urgently needed. The paper focused on IPV during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. It provides relevant information about IPV in both countries, especially when stay-at-home orders are in place.
Citation: The Journal of Adult Protection
PubDate: 2022-07-20
DOI: 10.1108/JAP-02-2022-0005
Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print , No. ahead-of-print (2022)
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- Exploring the changes and challenges of COVID-19 in adult safeguarding
practice: qualitative findings from a mixed-methods project
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Authors: Laura Pritchard-Jones , Monique Mehmi , Mark Eccleston-Turner , Alison Brammer
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to present findings from a mixed-methods study on the impact that COVID-19 has had on adult safeguarding. The research sought to explore the challenges and opportunities presented by COVID-19 to both frontline and non-frontline professionals working in adult safeguarding. A mixed-methods project was undertaken comprising a literature review, survey, semi-structured interviews and a small number of freedom of information requests. This paper presents the findings predominantly from the survey and interviews. Unsurprisingly, COVID-19 has presented a variety of challenges for professionals working in adult safeguarding. The themes that occurred most often were the day-to-day changes and challenges, relationships across sectors, information and navigating the ethical questions in safeguarding. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, the findings represent the first focused qualitative mixed-method study aimed at understanding more about the impact the pandemic has had on adult safeguarding through the eyes of those professionals working in that field.
Citation: The Journal of Adult Protection
PubDate: 2022-06-20
DOI: 10.1108/JAP-01-2022-0002
Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print , No. ahead-of-print (2022)
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- Self-neglect: a review of opportunities and barriers to federal policy and
research priorities-
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Authors: Jennifer N. Howard , Helena Voltmer , Abigail Ferrell , Nikki Croteau-Johnson , Michael Lepore
Abstract: Self-neglect is a public health concern that can manifest as failure to provide oneself adequate food, water, clothing, shelter, personal hygiene, medication or safety precautions. This paper sought to inform federal policy and research priorities regarding effective strategies to detect, prevent and address self-neglect. This study aims to inform federal policy and research priorities regarding effective strategies to detect, prevent, and address self-neglect. The authors conducted a rapid review of self-neglect literature and interviews with five national subject matter experts to inform federal policy and research priorities. This study identified gaps in the literature and several approaches and numerous challenges to preventing, identifying and addressing self-neglect. The lack of a nationally accepted definition of self-neglect, a dearth of longitudinal studies which has limited research on self-neglect etiology and trends, and limited development and validation of screening tools, are among the challenges. Findings indicate that comparisons of self-neglect definitions, and longitudinal studies of self-neglect by subpopulations, are needed areas of future research. Issues for policy consideration include national self-neglect data collection and reporting requirements. This study synthesizes recent literature on self-neglect, highlights gaps in the literature on self-neglect and points toward federal policy priorities for advancing effective strategies to detect, prevent and address self-neglect.
Citation: The Journal of Adult Protection
PubDate: 2022-05-19
DOI: 10.1108/JAP-01-2022-0003
Issue No: Vol. ahead-of-print , No. ahead-of-print (2022)
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- Editorial 24.2
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Authors: Bridget Penhale , Margaret Flynn
Abstract: Editorial 24.2
Citation: The Journal of Adult Protection
PubDate: 2022-04-26
DOI: 10.1108/JAP-04-2022-077
Issue No: Vol. 24 , No. 2 (2022)
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- Book review: “Why can’t you hear me'”
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Authors: Pete Morgan
Abstract: Book review: “Why can’t you hear me'”
Citation: The Journal of Adult Protection
PubDate: 2022-04-26
DOI: 10.1108/JAP-04-2022-076
Issue No: Vol. 24 , No. 2 (2022)
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- Learning from safeguarding adult reviews about Transitional Safeguarding:
building an evidence base-
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Authors: Michael Preston-Shoot , Christine Cocker , Adi Cooper
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to set out the evidence base to date for Transitional Safeguarding to support authors of Safeguarding Adult Reviews (SARs) where Transitional Safeguarding is a key theme in the review. This paper draws on key evidence from several published sources about Transitional Safeguarding in England. This evidence is presented in this paper as a framework for analysis to support SAR authors. It follows the same four domains framework used in other adult safeguarding reviews: direct work with individuals; team around the person; organisational support for team members; and governance. This framework was then applied to two SARs written by two of the article’s authors. The framework for analysis for Transitional Safeguarding SARs was applied as part of the methodology of two separate SARs regarding three young people. Key reflections from applying the framework to both SARs are identified and discussed. These included: providing an effective framework for analysis which all participants could use and a contribution for developing knowledge. Whilst many issues arising for safeguarding young people are similar to those for other adults, there are some unique features. The ways in which the gaps between children and adults systems play out through inter-agency and multi-professional working, as well as how “lifestyle choices” of young people are understood and interpreted are key issues. This paper presents an evidence base regarding Transitional Safeguarding for SAR authors who are tasked with completing a SAR where Transitional Safeguarding is a key theme. This paper draws together key literature and evidence about Transitional Safeguarding practice with young people. This paper argues that this framework for analysis provides SAR authors with a useful tool to support their analysis in this complex area of practice.
Citation: The Journal of Adult Protection
PubDate: 2022-04-12
DOI: 10.1108/JAP-01-2022-0001
Issue No: Vol. 24 , No. 2 (2022)
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- Just a little bit of history repeating: the recurring and fatal
consequences of lacking professional knowledge of acquired brain injury-
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Authors: Mark Holloway , Alyson Norman
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to review safeguarding adult reviews (SARs) pertaining to individuals with acquired brain injury (ABI) since 2014. This extended literature review also explores the lessons and recommendations from these reviews in relation to social work practice within the UK. The literature review reported and discussed findings across reviews and then used a thematic analysis to synthesise the findings and recommendations from the SARs reviews. This paper identified four main themes: a lack of awareness of the needs of those with ABI and their families and around the symptoms and nuances of brain injury, particularly executive impairment and mental capacity, among social workers; poor interdisciplinarity led to a lack of shared communication and decision-making with professionals with such knowledge; a poor understanding of aspects of the mental capacity legislation, particularly surrounding unwise decisions, led to inappropriate or absent mental capacity assessments; and a lack of professional curiosity led to a lack of action where intervention or assessment was required. This review identifies significant shortcomings in social work practice, education and training within the UK with regards to ABI. This paper provides recommendations to current social work practice and highlights the need for significant improvements in pre-qualification and post-qualification training and supervision of social workers. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, while there have been extensive reviews conducted on SARs, this is the only review that has focused solely on ABI.
Citation: The Journal of Adult Protection
PubDate: 2022-03-02
DOI: 10.1108/JAP-10-2021-0036
Issue No: Vol. 24 , No. 2 (2022)
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- Bisindo-based rational emotive behaviour therapy model: study preliminary
prevention of sexual harassment in women with deafness-
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Authors: Marlina Marlina , Yuninda Tria Ningsih , Zulian Fikry , Dea Resti Fransiska
Abstract: Women with deafness are one of the vulnerable groups who experience sexual harassment. As a result, they experience psychological disorders such as stress, anxiety, fear and trauma. This problem is made worse because women with deafness have language and speech disorders. This paper aims to explore sexual harassment of women with deafness and develop Bisindo-based rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) to deal with sexual harassment against women with deafness. Using the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation model of the R&D approach, this preliminary research study was carried out in four stages. The research respondents for the need assessment were 166 people with ten professional backgrounds spread throughout Indonesia. Respondents for model validation tests are ten people: REBT experts, psychologists, Bisindo experts, teachers, lecturers, Head of Women's Organization (WCC) and Head of the Deaf Community (Gerkatin) in West Sumatra. Data were collected by questionnaire. The results showed that many women with deafness experienced sexual harassment. The handling model using REBT mediated by Bisindo is needed in further research to test its effectiveness. The validity test results show that the Bisindo-based REBT model has been declared feasible, helpful, accurate and practical to be used as a response model for sexual harassment in women with deafness. The results of this study imply the need for the application of therapies that follow the characteristics of victims, such as Bisindo-based REBT for female sexual victims.
Citation: The Journal of Adult Protection
PubDate: 2022-03-02
DOI: 10.1108/JAP-09-2021-0032
Issue No: Vol. 24 , No. 2 (2022)
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- Discriminatory abuse: time to revive a forgotten form of abuse'
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Authors: Karl Mason , Anusree Biswas Sasidharan , Adi Cooper , Katy Shorten , Jeanette Sutton
Abstract: Discriminatory abuse has been a distinct category of abuse in safeguarding adults policy since 2000, but it is rarely used in practice, according to recent official statistics. As part of a larger project, the authors undertook a literature review to clarify the concept, explore reasons for low reporting and consider recommendations for practice. The purpose of this paper is to present the findings of this literature review. This literature review comprises 35 sources, which were identified using three academic databases, reference harvesting and sector-specific websites. Findings were developed through thematic analysis of the data. The literature review demonstrates that definitions of discriminatory abuse stretch from an interpersonal emphasis in policy documents to a more structural approach. There are open questions about the status of discriminatory abuse as a category of abuse due to the complicated interface between discriminatory motivations and the abusive acts through which they are experienced. A range of factors can obscure its identification, particularly the hidden, stigmatised and normalised nature of discriminatory abuse. Some recommendations for practice are identified, but more work is needed to develop the practice vocabulary and required skills. This study brings together existing research on discriminatory abuse to argue that it is time to revive this understanding of abuse and develop safeguarding practice with adults who have protected characteristics.
Citation: The Journal of Adult Protection
PubDate: 2022-03-02
DOI: 10.1108/JAP-12-2021-0042
Issue No: Vol. 24 , No. 2 (2022)
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