reviews which analyse domestic abuse affecting older adults
The Safeguarding and Domestic Abuse Sector PodcastShow Notes
In this week's episode, we explore the important but often overlooked connections between Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews and the Care Act 2014 and what these reviews are really telling us about how systems respond to older victims of domestic abuse.
In this episode we cover: Why Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews matter beyond understanding individual tragedies Missed opportunities to recognise and support carers — a recurring theme in reviews How caring relationships can create complex dynamics where dependency, care needs and safety intersect The Care Act's proactive duty on local authorities and how it can act as a protective factor What the Second National Analysis of Safeguarding Adult Reviews tells us about the growing overlap between domestic abuse and adult safeguarding
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About Donna: Donna has 16 years public sector experience, including her last role as Head of Law for a leading metropolitan authority. Now a safeguarding adviser & trainer, Donna is involved in serious case reviews in both children's and adults' safeguarding, domestic homicide and is a SILP Reviewer and Mentor. Donna offers 'SILP School' her university accredited training course, Momentum her space for reviewers & a free online network for leaders in review practice.
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