scholarly journals Safeguarding people with learning disabilities at risk of forced marriage

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 20-36
Author(s):  
Rachael Clawson
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Violence Against Women ◽  
Cultural Difference ◽  
Service Development ◽  
Motivating Factors ◽  
Forced Marriage ◽  
Immigration Control ◽  
Adults With Learning Disabilities ◽  
Future Policy

The issue of forced marriage is often located within debates on violence against women, immigration control and cultural difference and rarely considers the very specific needs of children and adults with learning disabilities. Motivating factors for forcing people with learning disabilities to marry can differ from those frequently seen in forced marriage per se; most commonly they include obtaining a carer and can typically be related to the perceived stigma of disability in some communities. Many families, and indeed some practitioners, would not necessarily recognise a forced marriage as such; this has implications for inter-agency safeguarding practice. This paper considers the complexities involved in safeguarding people with learning disabilities who might be at risk and considers the factors impacting upon adequate safeguarding policy and inter-agency practice. Recommendations are made for future policy and service development in this complex and largely neglected area of practice.

scholarly journals Safeguarding people with learning disabilities from forced marriage: the role of Safeguarding Adult Boards

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 277-287 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachael Clawson
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Cultural Difference ◽  
National Policy ◽  
Voluntary Sector ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Forced Marriage ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Frontline Workers ◽  
Adults With Learning Disabilities ◽  
The Uk

Purpose The issue of forced marriage is typically located within debates on violence against women, immigration control and cultural difference and is rarely considered in relation to adults with learning disabilities. The purpose of this paper is to argue that this is an issue which needs to be addressed by Safeguarding Adult Boards. Design/methodology/approach This paper draws upon original research undertaken by the author in conjunction with the Ann Craft Trust, a voluntary sector organisation which supports statutory, independent and voluntary sector organisations across the UK to protect adults at risk. The project sought to establish the extent to which the issue of forced marriage of people with learning disabilities is recognised, understood and acted upon by Boards. Findings Although many Boards are aware of national policy guidelines, very few had incorporated these guidelines into their local practice. There were two key consequences of this. First, Boards were failing to monitor cases of forced marriage and were unable to plan preventative services. Second, frontline workers were not given necessary training and so were unable to develop effective skills of knowledge. The need for both better recognition of and improved responses to the problem of forced marriage of people with learning disabilities is highlighted, as is the need for the safeguarding workforce to be supported by more effective strategic planning and better training. Originality/value This paper draws upon original research which examined how Safeguarding Adult Boards are responding to the issue of forced marriage of people with learning disabilities – a problem currently very much under-represented in existing research and practice literature.

The development and preliminary evaluation of a thinking skills programme for adults with learning disabilities at risk of offending

2014 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Kelly
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Specific Treatment ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Preliminary Evaluation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Adults With Learning Disabilities ◽  
Offending Behaviour ◽  
Clinical Measures

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to outline and evaluate the development of a thinking skills programme for adults with learning disabilities at risk of offending. Design/methodology/approach – The programme was evaluated over three years using self-report clinical measures related to treatment targets and feedback from participants. Findings – Results showed a statistically significant improvement in general empathy (t=1.800, df=15, p=<0.05) and perspective taking (t=1.898, df=15, p=<0.05). Improvement in impulsivity and locus of control was not significant. Feedback from service users was positive. Practical implications – Findings suggest that thinking skills programmes can be of benefit to adults with learning disabilities at risk of offending. Originality/value – There is a need to provide opportunities for adults with learning disabilities to address generic deficits and factors supporting offending behaviour and to increase readiness for offence-specific treatment.

Anxiety and Social Adjustment Problems in Adults With Learning Disabilities

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip J. Uy ◽  
Ren Krinick ◽  
Lana A. Tiersky ◽  
Nuri Ruzi ◽  
Mitchell Slugh
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Social Adjustment ◽  
Adjustment Problems ◽  
Adults With Learning Disabilities

Brick by brick: building up our knowledge base on the abuse of adults with learning disabilities

2014 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 130-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle McCarthy
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Knowledge Base ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Personal Relationships ◽  
Good Thing ◽  
Social Changes ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Adults With Learning Disabilities ◽  
Many Sources

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to draw readers’ attention to the myriad ways to find out about abuse towards people with learning disabilities. Design/methodology/approach – Whilst acknowledging the continued importance of research studies specifically focused on the topic of abuse, this commentary reviews information about abuse of adults with learning disabilities from other sources, e.g., through service audits, studies on sexual and personal relationships. Findings – Having many sources of information about abuse against people with learning disabilities is a good thing, but there are some problems associated with this. First, some forms of abuse appear to be easier to find out about than others, and second, the difficult question of how the information can be used to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities. Originality/value – This commentary encourages readers to take a broad view of abuse of people with learning disabilities and to use all the knowledge available to support individuals, whilst at the same time demanding social changes.

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