Perpetrator's of domestic abuse against older adults
Cumbria Constabulary - Domestic Abuse
Call for participants for 30-minute interviews!
If you are a professional who works with victims or perpetrators of domestic abuse and have experience of domestic abuse involving adults aged 60 or older we want to hear about your views and experiences of this group! If this is you, we would like to invite you to take part in a short, anonymous telephone/Zoom interview.
About the study
Researchers at Durham University & University of East Analia are conducting a rapid Home Office funded study examining perpetrators of domestic abuse against older adults. We have very little knowledge about this group and it is critical we build evidence quickly to inform the development of domestic abuse prevention strategies, policies, practice.
Taking part in the study
We will be asking you about your experiences, the profile of perpetrators, opportunities and challenges associated with working with perpetrators of domestic abuse against older adults. Your contribution will be anonymised. If you’re happy to take part, or have any questions, please email Dr Hannah Bows who is leading the study hannah.bows@durham.ac.uk
On average Cumbria Police deal with over 17 incidents of domestic abuse every day across the county with almost half of these being against people who have experienced violence before.
Cumbria Police are committed to supporting those who are affected by domestic abuse, protecting the victims and bringing the offenders to justice. In order to do this we work closely with our partners and have a multi-agency approach and together we can make a difference.
The Local Governement Association (LGA) latest housing and modern slavery webinar is now open for booking via the events page on their website: Local Government Association
With a recent update to the homelessness code of guidance clarifying that victims have priority status under the Act, and the national modern slavery support provider (The Salvation Army) keen to make better links with councils to help join up support, this online training webinar will provide an introduction to modern slavery and the role that housing authorities can play in supporting victims.
Who should attend:
Council officers working in the following areas: homelessness, temporary accommodation and other housing services.
Hear from Declan Frew, Social Worker in the Safeguarding Team, Adult Social Care explaining what safeguarding adult is, the legislative framework, how to report concerns and how he and the team work with colleagues across partner agencies to protect adults at risk of abuse and neglect.
You can keep up to date and access new resources, guidance and newsletters by visiting our websitewhere you will find information about abuse and neglect, how to report concerns and guidance to support practice.
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Watch this space....
We are currently in the process of developing a set of Quick Guides. These will be easy to read reference guides intended to complement existing policy, procedure and guidance which can be used to support practice and provide brief and succinct information on a range of topics.
These will be hosted on the "learning zone" area of the website. Watch this space the 1st in the guides will be published soon.......
