This paper considers the emergence of adult protection as a significant issue for health and welfare professionals. A range of definitions and dilemmas are considered alongside a comprehensive review of how abuse is manifested. A brief review of the latest research is followed by principles of...

This paper presents an overview of the research on abuse within counselling and psychotherapy. The concept of ‘wounded healers’ is explored alongside a range of actions that can be taken against abuse. The paper concludes with a discusssion about the integration of research into practice.

The SAVE project (Support and Advice for Vulnerable Elders) was a multi‐agency demonstration project funded by the Home Office between 1992 and 1995. The project explored and developed awareness and practical and policy responses to abuse.

Adults can be abused by other clients who are utilising the same care services. This contribution describes how this particular problem could be managed in a variety of service settings. It is also argued that this particular form of abuse has itself been marginalised in work with vulnerable...

This paper describes the work of the Prevention of Professional Abuse Network (POPAN). Professional abuse is described with an analysis of the contacts the organisation has received. There is also an analysis of the nature of abuse described and the effects of abuse. The paper closes with a...