3000 + 3000 ( Total 6000 Words) Please read the requirements carefully Deadline is 13 April Please take note of the following headings for the interim assignment only. Introduction Adult Safeguarding Empowerment Ehically Financially Legally Dicsrimination Paternalism Making Safeguarding Personal Advantages Diadvantages Family Group Conferences Advantages Diadvantages Positive Risk Taking Advantages Disadvantages Also please use the recommended books and links and do not use vulnerable persons, pease use Adult at Risk instead.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA Ensure your answer addresses the learning outcome below 4 Conduct a review of care interventions to empower vulnerable groups or persons Word Limit: Interim assignment 3000 words This excludes bibliography and other items listed in rule 6.71 of the Academic Regulations

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Below are the 3 learning outcomes that are being assessed; ensure your answer addresses all three learning outcomes. 1,2,3. 1. Discuss the concept of vulnerability and identify groups in society who are particularly vulnerable. 2. Analyse different forms of abuse, how they may occur and how they impact upon vulnerable persons, groups and society 3. Identify and apply relevant safeguarding legislation, policies and guidelines.

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