Research Summary Safeguarding & Self-Neglect
Domestic abuse against older adults
A research article exploring domestic abuse against older adults using Section 42 safeguarding enquiry data. It highlights that abuse is often not recognised as domestic abuse, especially when carried out by family members such as adult children. The study shows that many victims are older women and that multiple types of abuse often occur together. It also identifies gaps in risk assessment, recording and professional responses, emphasising the need for improved safeguarding practice.
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A research article exploring domestic abuse against older adults using Section 42 safeguarding enquiry data. It highlights that abuse is often not recognised as domestic abuse, especially when carried out by family members such as adult children. The study shows that many victims are older women and that multiple types of abuse often occur together. It also identifies gaps in risk assessment, recording and professional responses, emphasising the need for improved safeguarding practice.
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- Domestic abuse
- older adults
- safeguarding enquiries
- under-identification