Zero tolerance of abuse of people with intellectual disabilities: implications for nursing

Jenkins, Rob; Davies, Rachel; Northway, Ruth

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2702.2007.02158.x

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“…As with Gemma's case, staff asked Peter to ignore the behaviour. Peter's observations mirror research findings of increased levels of violence within segregated settings (Strand et al, 2004) and findings of some level of tolerance for violence amongst staff, who will weigh up whether they perceive an occurrence to be a 'serious' incident before reporting it (Jenkins et al, 2008). By doing so, they assert their power to construct what they understand to be 'abuse' or 'violence', resulting in narrower definitions.…”

Section: Imbalanced Social Relationshipsmentioning

confidence: 69%

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Disability, Oppression and Violence: Towards a Sociological Explanation

Hollomotz

2012

Sociology

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Disabled people are exposed to a higher incidence of violence compared to the population average. Consequently, they are often described as ‘vulnerable’. This article argues that this concept focuses explanations for violence on the person at risk. It therefore redirects attention towards the social forces that make violence more likely to occur. With reference to case studies, a micro-analysis outlines how subtle forms of oppression, including imbalanced personal relationships, social exclusion, restricted autonomy and a higher tolerance for maltreatment within segregated settings, affect the daily experiences of disabled people. This is followed by a macro-analysis, which exposes further structural inequalities and a societal ratification of hostility towards disabled people. These processes are described as forming a continuum, which highlights that boundaries between mundane experiences and contact violence are at times blurred and shifting.

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Section: Imbalanced Social Relationshipsmentioning

confidence: 69%

“…Such policy frameworks are not common practice in segregated settings. In fact, it was already mentioned that there can be a higher tolerance for violence amongst staff (Jenkins et al, 2008). Within this context, reports of continuing institutional maltreatment of disabled people (e.g.…”

Section: Structural Inequalities and A Legacy Of Oppressionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Disability, Oppression and Violence: Towards a Sociological Explanation

Hollomotz

2012

Sociology

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“…With a similar research population, Jenkins et al (2007) facilitated focus groups to examine practitioner awareness of adult protection policies, perceptions of the adult protection role and support and hindrances in performing this role. Inpatient nurses described difficulties when one patient harms another with nurses feeling a conflict in maintaining a duty of care to both patients.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Many professionals will only report concerns if they are certain that abuse has taken place. Jenkins et al (2007) found that nurses felt anxious about the pressure to provide evidence of harm. There was greater confidence in reporting abuse where evidence was more easily gathered such as physical abuse.…”

Section: Severity and Frequencymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Call of duty: an exploration of the factors influencing NHS professionals to report adult protection concerns

Fennell

2016

The Journal of Adult Protection

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Purpose – The Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 places a duty on Councils to investigate the circumstances of adults who, because of a disability, health condition or illness are unable to safeguard themselves from harm. Public partner agencies, including the NHS have a statutory obligation to bring to the attention of the Council those individuals who may be at risk of harm. Health professionals cooperate with adult protection investigations and participate in the development of adult support and protection plans, yet do not appear to be initiating adult protection referrals with the Council. Low reporting by health has also been recognised as a national issue. The purpose of this paper is to explore what promotes and what prohibits the identification and reporting of situations of abuse within the Scottish Legislative Framework. Understanding the decision-making processes of prospective reporters would potentially allow the barriers to be reduced and the supports to be strengthened. Design/methodology/approach – The research strategy is based on a literature review, a web-based survey and semi-structured interviews with health professionals within community learning and community mental health teams. Findings – The findings point to a number of inter-related factors which impinge upon the professional’s confidence to initiate adult protection referrals. Workers must first recognise harm as conduct which needs to be reported and addressed. They need to be familiar with referral procedures and be assured that their concerns will be dealt with appropriately. Health professionals are more likely to report if they are based in an environment which supports honest and open discussion regarding harm, without over-concern about agency reputation or resources. Access to multi-disciplinary consultation and support, particularly in relation to more ambiguous protection situations, was viewed as fundamental to reporting. Originality/value – This small scale study adds to a developing bank of literature providing a Scottish perspective on protecting adults. It offers some insight into reporting decisions from the viewpoint of community health professionals.

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‘A lad tried to get hold of my boobs, so I kicked him’: an examination of attempts by adults with learning difficulties to initiate their own safeguarding

Hollomotz

2012

Disability & Society

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Zero tolerance of abuse of people with intellectual disabilities: implications for nursing

Abstract: There needs to be a consistent approach to abuse and nurses need to have appropriate training in which to gain confidence in their role in preventing, identifying and responding to abuse of patients or clients.

Cited by 4 publications

References 27 publications

Disability, Oppression and Violence: Towards a Sociological Explanation

Disability, Oppression and Violence: Towards a Sociological Explanation

Call of duty: an exploration of the factors influencing NHS professionals to report adult protection concerns

‘A lad tried to get hold of my boobs, so I kicked him’: an examination of attempts by adults with learning difficulties to initiate their own safeguarding

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