Staff Group

Aim of the session

To assist with the ongoing protection of vulnerable adults by raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of abuse and understanding what to do if abuse is identified or disclosed.

Objectives of the session

To have an awareness of the definitions of ‘abuse’ and ‘vulnerable adult’.

To recognise the examples and indicators of abuse.

To analyse how our beliefs can affect our practice.

To have an awareness of how to respond to disclosures of abuse.

To have an awareness of how to reduce risk and promote good practice.

To increase understanding of how the adult protection process works.

Course Content

No secrets – video and discussion

Defining abuse.

Categories of abuse – what are the examples and indicators?

Defining vulnerability.

Belief systems exercise.

Responding to a disclosure.

The role of the alerter.

Preventing abuse and promoting good practice.

How do you fit into the adult protection process?

Review with questions and answers.