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Exploring adult safeguarding data in England: Mapping vulnerability and understanding trends

Vaughan, Sarah
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Miles, Andrew
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Hochard, Kevin
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Oakley, Lisa
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Lafferty, Moira
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Hales, George
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Kingston, Paul
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University of Chester
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2024-11-19
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This paper explored and mapped Safeguarding Adults England data for 2022-2023 by local authority to enable identification and exploration of any differences between local authorities. Methodology: Colour symbology maps were produced to enable visual analysis of safeguarding concerns and section 42 enquiries per 100,000 of the population, as well as the conversion of safeguarding concerns to section 42 enquiries. Statistical hotspots were calculated using the Getis-Ord Gi* for section 42 enquiries per 100,000 of the population across age classes. Findings: Findings show regional differences across England in terms of the number of documented concerns, section 42’s and conversion rates. Some regions had statistically significant higher or lower section 42 enquiries per 100,000 of population across age classes compared to their bordering geographical neighbours. Reflections on these findings lead to a series of recommendations. Originality: This paper addresses a need to explore further and analyse adult safeguarding data to inform practice, through choropleth mapping.
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Vaughan, S., Miles, A., Hochard, K., Oakley, L., Lafferty, M., Hales, G., & Kingston, P. (2024). Exploring adult safeguarding data in England: Mapping vulnerability and understanding trends. The Journal of Adult Protection, 26(6), 296-311. https://doi.org/10.1108/JAP-05-2024-0028
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Emerald
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The Journal of Adult Protection
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http://hdl.handle.net/10034/629065
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10.1108/JAP-05-2024-0028
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1466-8203
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2042-8669
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