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Results for partnerships (u.k.)
4 results foundAuthor: Berry, Geoff Title: The Effectiveness of Partnership Working in a Crime and Disorder Context: A Rapid Evidence Assessment Summary: Partnership approaches are largely built on the premise that no single agency can deal with, or be responsible for dealing with, complex community safety and crime problems. There are a range of ways of describing what constitutes a partnership approach; however it can be described in simple terms as a cooperative relationship between two or more organisations to achieve a common goal. Partnership approaches to tackling crime are now strongly embedded in the way in which local areas in England and Wales approach community safety. The Crime and Disorder Act (1998) defines the core group of agencies involved in these partnerships as well as their functions and role at the local level. However, as yet, there have been no systematic attempts to review the social research evidence base around partnership working, and synthesise the evidence base in a way which makes it easily available for practitioners and policy makers. This rapid evidence assessment (REA) represents an attempt to address this gap. An REA provides a robust method of synthesising evidence by adopting systematic review methods to search and critically appraise avaliable research in a subject area. The approach is made more “rapid” then traditional systematic reviews by limiting the breadth or depth of the process whilst maintaining the same level of quality criteria in assessing the avaliable evidence. This REA sought to address two questions; i) “Are partnerships more effective and efficient in achieving crime-related outcomes than alternatives?” and ii) “What factors have been identified as making partnerships work effectively and efficiently in delivering crime-related outcomes?” Details: London: Home Office, 2011. 39p. Source: Internet Resource: Research Report No. 52: Accessed April 12, 2011 at: http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/publications/science-research-statistics/research-statistics/crime-research/horr52/horr52-report?view=Binary Year: 2011 Country: United Kingdom URL: http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/publications/science-research-statistics/research-statistics/crime-research/horr52/horr52-report?view=Binary Shelf Number: 121321 Keywords: Crime-Reduction PartnershipsPartnerships (U.K.)Violence |
Author: Penhale, Bridget Title: Partnership and Regulation in Adult Protection: The effectiveness of multi-agency working and the regulatory framework in Adult Protection Final Report Summary: This study examined issues relating to partnership working arrangements in adult protection across England and Wales and explored perceptions of the impact of regulation (and regulatory practices) on adult protection. An important issue in adult protection is the way in which different regulatory authorities, professionals and providers of care and support engage with each other to ensure the protection of vulnerable adults. The study examined the extent and nature of inter-agency work in this field and explored perceptions of regulation and legislation pertinent to the area. This research provides a firm evidence base from which to develop policy and practice in adult protection. Details: Sheffield, United Kingdom: The University of Sheffield, 2007. 187p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed March 25, 2012 at http://www.prap.group.shef.ac.uk/PRAP_report_final_Dec07.pdf Year: 2007 Country: United Kingdom URL: http://www.prap.group.shef.ac.uk/PRAP_report_final_Dec07.pdf Shelf Number: 124735 Keywords: Adults (U.K.)Adults with Disabilities (U.K.)Partnerships (U.K.)Public Policy (U.K.)Social Services (U.K.) |
Author: Social Care Institute for Excellence Title: Protecting adults at risk: London multi-agency policy and procedures to safeguard adults from abuse Summary: Protecting adults at risk represents the commitment of organisations in Greater London to work together to safeguard adults at risk. The procedures aim to make sure that: the needs and interests of adults at risk are always respected and upheld; the human rights of adults at risk are respected and upheld; a proportionate, timely, professional and ethical response is made to any adult at risk who may be experiencing abuse; all decisions and actions are taken in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005. The procedures also aim to make sure that each adult at risk maintains: choice and control; safety; health; quality of life; dignity and respect. The policy and procedures are for different agencies and individuals involved in safeguarding adults, including managers, professionals, volunteers and staff working in public, voluntary and private sector organisations. They represent the commitment of organisations to: work together to prevent and protect adults at risk from abuse; empower and support people to make their own choices; investigate actual or suspected abuse and neglect; support adults and provide a service to adults at risk who are experiencing abuse, neglect and exploitation. According to the No secrets government guidance (DH, 2000), local authorities have the lead role in coordinating work to safeguard adults. However, the guidance recognises that successful responses need multi-agency and multi-disciplinary working. Each local partnership is asked to adopt this policy and procedures so that there is consistency across London in how adults at risk are safeguarded from abuse. However, some local partnerships may want to adapt some aspects of the procedures to meet their local arrangements. For example, some boroughs may have a slightly different approach to thresholds for Safeguarding Adults action. Local partnerships could add an appendix to this policy and procedures, outlining any variations. Individual organisations may also wish to have internal guidelines for their staff. Again, organisations are encouraged to adopt these procedures as their main guidance, but to add an appendix outlining internal arrangements such as contact details. These procedures should also be used in conjunction with partnerships’ and individual organisations’ procedures on related issues such as domestic violence, fraud, disciplinary procedures and health and safety. The priority of the organisations involved in developing this report was taking action to safeguard adults. This report is therefore in two main parts: policy and procedures. The first part outlines the policy underpinning the procedures, including detailed definitions and information on related processes. The second part outlines the procedures to respond to suspected or actual abuse of an adult at risk. The procedures outlined here are seen as one stage in an ongoing process to improve the London-wide response to abuse of adults at risk. They will be constantly reviewed and revised to further improve this response. Details: London: Social Care Institute for Excellence, 2011. 120p. Source: Adults' Services SCIE Report 39: Internet Resource: Accessed March 25, 2012 at http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/reports/report39.pdf Year: 2011 Country: United Kingdom URL: http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/reports/report39.pdf Shelf Number: 124742 Keywords: Crime Prevention (U.K.)Partnerships (U.K.)Public Policy (U.K.)Social Services (U.K.)Vulnerable Adults (U.K.) |
Author: Great Britain. Department of Health and Home Office Title: No secrets: Guidance on developing and implementing multi-agency policies and procedures to protect vulnerable adults from abuse Summary: This document gives guidance to local agencies who have a responsibility to investigate and take action when a vulnerable adult is believed to be suffering abuse. It offers a structure and content for the development of local inter-agency policies, procedures and joint protocols which will draw on good practice nationally and locally. Details: London: Department of Health, 2000. 42p. Source: Internet Resource: Accessed March 25, 2012 at http://www.dh.gov.uk/prod_consum_dh/groups/dh_digitalassets/@dh/@en/documents/digitalasset/dh_4074540.pdf Year: 2000 Country: United Kingdom URL: http://www.dh.gov.uk/prod_consum_dh/groups/dh_digitalassets/@dh/@en/documents/digitalasset/dh_4074540.pdf Shelf Number: 124743 Keywords: Crime Prevention (U.K.)Partnerships (U.K.)Public Policy (U.K.)Social Services (U.K.)Vulnerable Adults (U.K.) |