Sexual violence and abuse and the care programme approach.

Br J Psychiatry

Charles G. D. Brooker, MSc, PhD, Royal Holloway, University of London, London; Karen Tocque, PhD, University of Chester, Chester; Martin Brown, University of York, York; Angela Kennedy, MSc, Tees, Esk and Wear Mental Health Trust.

Published: November 2016

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  • In 2008, a policy was established requiring assessments for sexual violence and abuse for those on the care programme approach.
  • After 8 years, an evaluation revealed disappointing results regarding the implementation of this policy.
  • The authors suggest that this critical initiative requires renewed focus and revitalization to improve outcomes.

Article Abstract

In 2008 it became policy that all those on the care programme approach were assessed for sexual violence/abuse. The implementation of this policy was assessed 8 years on. The findings of a survey and data request to Health and Social Care Information Centre are disappointing. We argue that this important initiative needs to be reinvigorated.

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