Mandatory reporting and adult safeguarding
A rapid realist review
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12678170 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Simon Donnelly (0000-0002-5436-3195, University College Dublin, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2019 |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 241-251 |
| Publication date | 2019-08-23 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Journal of Adult Protection (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1466-8203 • E-ISSN: 2042-8669 |
| Publisher | Emerald Publishing Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1108/jap-03-2019-0011 |
| OpenAlex | W2969917583 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 12 |
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to critically analyse the concept of mandatory reporting in adult safeguarding in the jurisdictions of Australia, Canada, England, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Design/methodology/approach A rapid realist evaluation of the literature on this topic was carried out in order to answer the question: "what works, for whom and in what circumstances?” Particular attention was paid to Context(s), Mechanism(s) and Outcome(s) configurations of adult safeguarding reporting systems and processes. Findings The evaluation found a range of arguments for and against mandatory reporting and international variations on the scope and powers of mandatory reporting. Research limitations/implications This review was undertaken in late 2018 so subsequent policy and practice developments will be missing from the evaluation. The evaluation focussed on five jurisdictions therefore, the findings are not necessarily translatable to other contexts. Practical implications Some jurisdictions have introduced mandatory reporting and others are considering doing so. The potential advantages and challenges of introducing mandatory reporting are highlighted. Social implications The introduction of mandatory reporting may offer professionals increased powers to prevent and reduce the abuse of adults, but this could also change the dynamic of relationships within families, and between families and professionals. Originality/value This paper provides an accessible discussion of mandatory reporting across Ireland and internationally which to date has been lacking from the literature
Business · Context (archaeology · Geography · Mandatory reporting · Originality · Poison control · Political science · Public relations · Safeguarding · Scope (computer science · Value (mathematics · Elder Abuse and Neglect · Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints · Human Factors and Ergonomics · Intimate Partner and Family Violence · Law · Medicine · Nursing
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| Unique citing works | 4 |
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| Citations per year | 0.8 |
| Citation span | 2021 - 2025 (5) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |