Abuse of Adults with Learning Disabilities

Designed exclusively for those working with or providing care to vulnerable adults with learning disabilities, this title aims to both develop an understanding of the different forms of abuse, whilst considering where abuse can take place. It goes on to introduce the concept of neglect, including self-neglect, and improves awareness of the signs and symptoms of both abuse and neglect to aid in its recognition. Also explored is identifying what to do if abuse or neglect is suspected.

Consultants: Jackie Pritchard MA C.Q.S.W, CCETSW, Practice Teaching Award

Peer Review: Dr Barry Wilson, PhD, BA, CQSW

Standards:

Skills for Care Common Induction Standard 5

Care Council for Wales Induction Section 4.2.8 & 4.2.9

Health & Social Care NOS/NVQ Units 24, 226, 240 & 35

Subjects covered include:

Where Abuse Happens • How Much Abuse is There? • A Vulnerable Adult • Categories of Abuse • Definitions • Institutional Abuse • Who Abuses? • Physical Abuse • Emotional/Psychological Abuse • Financial Abuse • Neglect • Sexual Abuse • Discriminatory Abuse • Recognising Abuse • What to do if You Suspect Abuse

Supporting Material:

An accompanying CD-ROM contains a Training Pack, which includes a Lesson Plan, case studies, group and/or individual exercises and handouts. The CD-ROM also contains Question and Answer sheets a Trainer’s Guide and other supporting materials, all designed to help trainers prepare and run an effective training session.

Duration:

35 minute video in 19 sections to be used in a suggested training session of 3 - 4 hours