Adult Family Violence
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Safeguarding Adults Review: George
George is a 52-year-old man, with a learning disability and agoraphobia who lived with his younger brother Andrew, who also acted as his main carer. In late 2019, Andrew set fire to the family home. George was supported by a neighbour to evacuate the property. Due to the extent of the fire damage, George was unable to return to his home. The learning from this independent review centres on the importance of professional curiosity and good information sharing. The review also highlights the importance of understanding Adult Family Violence as a form of domestic abuse within families
Read the full SAR Report here or check out the 7-minute briefing.
To support those working in this area, a masterclass was held in 2020 which aimed to provide attendees with the knowledge and skills to understand the context and prevalence of Adult Family Violence (AFV), assess the impact of AFV, and signpost those impacted by the issue to relevant local services and pathways. The recording of this masterclass is now available as a permanent resource and can be accessed here [2.5 hours – staff can watch at their own pace].
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