One in eight people who witnessed the abuse of a vulnerable adult in the past year did nothing, it has emerged. The Red C research found that 12% of those who witnessed the abuse of a vulnerable adult in the past year did nothing at all. With an adult population of 3.8m, it was possible that 380,000 people witnessed adult abuse every year. The Adult Safeguarding Bill 2017, which is before the Senate, provides for mandatory reporting where an adult has suffered abuse or harm or is at risk of suffering abuse or harm. Contact the HSE’s social work service if you have a concern about a vulnerable adult who may be at risk of abuse.

Source: Irish Examiner May 20, 2019 03:22 UTC