Atlas Care families respond with dignity and determination
Families of victims who suffered abuse at former care homes in Devon have responded with ‘dignity and determination’ in their resolve to ensure similar abusive practice does not happen again.
Forced marriage of adults with learning disabilities – Practice Guidance
This article summarises a Community Care information guide on forced marriage of adults with learning disabilities. The full guide covers the law on forced marriage, how to spot warning signs, case examples, safeguarding, consequences for the spouse and much more.
Launch of Level 1 Adult Safeguarding and Level 1 Mental Capacity Act E-Learning
DSAB has launched a new E-Learning package for Level 1 Adult Safeguarding and Level 1 Mental Capacity Act
Launch of online toolkit to help tackle exploitation
The Safer Devon Partnership, Devon Children and Families Partnership and Devon Safeguarding Adults Board have launched an online toolkit to tackle the threat of exploitation. This toolkit will help frontline colleagues learn about, identify and report exploitation happening in Devon and the surrounding area.