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The benefits of using a Shared Lives type community response to support survivors of domestic abuse with disabilities and older survivors.
- Source :
- Journal of Adult Protection; 2024, Vol. 26 Issue 3, p104-112, 9p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Purpose: This paper aims to introduce the concept of using the well-established Shared Lives approach to support survivors of domestic abuse with complex needs including those with learning and physical disabilities, older people and carers. Design/methodology/approach: Survivors with complex needs are often excluded from traditional domestic abuse support services thus increasing their risk and making recovery impossible. Using the Shared Lives approach in suitable cases could address gaps in provision and improve the outcomes for survivors with disabilities, older survivors and carers. Findings: The paper draws on evidence from reports and research about the experiences of these cohorts of survivors to explain how the Shared Lives approach could increase support options for specific categories of survivors. Practical implications: Using the Shared Lives approach to support cohorts of victims/survivors who experience barriers to accessing support could improve outcomes for these people, reduce risk of serious harm and improve quality of life. Originality/value: With the recent recommendation from Association of Directors of Adult Social Services around increasing use of Shared Lives, this paper provides one potential way to meet this recommendation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- COMMUNITY support
SAFETY
COST control
HEALTH services accessibility
SEXUAL partners
SEX crimes
CONTROL (Psychology)
SPOUSES
PSYCHOLOGY of women
HELP-seeking behavior
INTELLECTUAL disabilities
CRIME victims
DOMESTIC violence
GOVERNMENT programs
QUALITY of life
PSYCHOLOGICAL abuse
NEEDS assessment
SOCIAL support
PSYCHOLOGY of caregivers
MEDICAL needs assessment
INTERPERSONAL relations
PEOPLE with disabilities
LEARNING disabilities
REFUGEES
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14668203
- Volume :
- 26
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Adult Protection
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 178021706
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1108/JAP-12-2023-0037