Report 41: Prevention in adult safeguarding
Prevention in adult safeguarding
'Effective prevention should include all social care user groups and services'
By Alison Faulkner and Angela Sweeney
Published: May 2011
Review date: May 2014
This report shares findings from research, policy and practice on prevention in adult safeguarding and presents a wide range of approaches that can help prevent abuse.
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Summary
A summary of the main messages from the report.
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Introduction
What do we know about preventing abuse?
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Identifying risks
By identifying risks, prevention efforts can be better targeted.
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Public awareness
Raising awareness across the whole of society about abuse can help to prevent it.
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Information & advice
The power of information to prevent abuse.
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Training
Being informed about abuse can improve outcomes for all.
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Policy & procedures
A range of policies and an open culture within an organisation can help prevent abuse.
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Community links
Engaging the community in prevention.
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Regulation
Can prevention of abuse be regulated and enforced?
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Collaboration
Working across organisations to prevent abuse.
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Choice & control
The power of knowledge, skills and resources in preventing abuse.
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Emerging evidence
For people who use services and staff alike, being informed about abuse can improve outcomes for all.
