Description
Nothing available that directly competes
The extent of institutional abuse tends to be played down - it is still something of a taboo subject
Material on abuse of adults in mental health settings has been a relatively neglected field
Table of Contents
Introduction 1 The institutional abuse of children: an overview of policy and practice 2 The abuse of children in institutional settings: children’s perspectives 3 Independent investigations into institutional child abuse: developing theory and practice 4 Abuse of people with learning disabilities: layers of concern and analysis 5 Users’ perceptions: searching for the views of users with learning disabilities 6 The abuse of adults in mental health settings 7 Institutional abuse in mental health settings: survivor perspectives 8 The abuse of older people in institutional settings: an overview 9 The abuse of older people in institutional settings: residents’ and carers’ stories 10 The abuse of older people in institutional settings: the role of management and regulation 11 Conclusion: shifting the focus, from ‘bad apples’ to users’ rights
