Adult protection has emerged over the last 10 years as a key health and social care strategy in the governments desired aim for `Public Protection'. This has followed a series of `scandals' and public enquiries which include the `Harold Shipman case', Rowan Ward enquiry et al. Currently `Adult Protection' is delivered under the health and social care guidance `No Secrets' (DoH, 2001). There are also numerous forms of legislation that can be utilised to protect vulnerable adults - and in 2005 the new `Capacity Bill' will again proceed through parliament. All statutory agencies must have in-house procedures and policies to deal with allegations of abuse and neglect. However, the empirical knowledge base is scant, and to date has relied on North American research. There is an emerging research base in the UK. This module will explore all of the above.

The learning strategies will be diverse in order to provide the opportunity to internalise theory, apply this and critically reflect upon the outcome. Lead lectures will introduce key theories and incorporate case studies. Each student will prepare one presentation based on a contemporary aspect of adult protection for group discussion.

Elements of this module will be delivered via Blackboard.

Contact Hours (36 hours)
70% Key lectures
30% Student led seminar / critical debate

Independent Study Hours (114 hours)
100% Reading and assignment preparation

The 2 hour unseen examination will be in two parts equally weighted.

Part 1: Critical appraisal of a quote from a major text. (Contributes to Learning Outcomes 1 & 2)

Part 2: Critical appraisal of two vignettes. (Contributes to Learning Outcomes 2,3)

PASS WITH DISTINCTION
An outstanding piece of work which meets all the requirements of a merit grade and in addition:
Demonstrates creativity and innovation. There is substantial evidence of critique, challenge and original thought. The arguments presented are compelling and authoritative and demonstrate synthesis to support new ideas.


PASS WITH MERIT
A piece of work which meets all the requirements for a pass grade and in addition:
Presents arguments which have been underpinned by a thorough exploration of data and conceptual-based evidence which may go beyond the boundaries of the discipline. Discussion communicates ideas and arguments logically, concisely, clearly and effectively


PASS
Proficient, fluently, presented arguments that demonstrate understanding of theoretical issues in the application of knowledge.
Work includes critical analysis that demonstrates breath and depth of literature and knowledge in the subject area, and originality in presentation.
The use of evidence demonstrates an understanding of the problem of the boundaries of knowledge and is used as a basis for problem solving.
Referencing is complete and accurate

Bennett, G. and Kingston, P. (1993) Elder Abuse: Concepts, Theories and Interventions. Chapman Hall, London.

Bennett, G. Kingston, P and Penhale, B. (1997) Dimensions of Elder Abuse: Perspectives for the Practitioner. Basingstoke, Macmillan. (Short-listed for Age Concern book of the year 1998)

Glendenning, F. and Kingston, P. (1999) (eds) Elder Abuse and Neglect in Residential Settings. Binghampton NY, Haworth Press.

Kingston, P and Penhale, B (Eds) (1995) Family Violence and the Caring Professions, Basingstoke, Macmillan.

Library
Tutorial support
Study skills/ IT support advisors
Access to a computer and the internet
Utilising e mail facilities