Third of people witness/suspect physical abuse of vulnerable adults

One in three people have either personally witnessed or suspected the physical abuse of a vulnerable adult — very often in the home, Conall Ó Fatharta.

Third of people witness/suspect physical abuse of vulnerable adults

One in three people have either personally witnessed or suspected the physical abuse of a vulnerable adult — very often in the home, Conall Ó Fatharta.

According to research by Red C on behalf of the National Safeguarding Committee (NSC), one in two people claim to have experienced vulnerable adult abuse to either themselves (as a vulnerable adult) or somebody close to them.

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