Screening the Protector?
October 30, 2013
by Natasha Naylor Vulnerable adults are at increased risk of abuse, neglect, and exploitation by their caregivers.[1] Adult guardianship systems are used to protect incapacitated adults from these ills. However, being placed under guardianship does not eliminate the risk of abuse.[2] In fact, research suggests that the risk of abuse increases when defenseless adults are […]