Micro Teach
Stage 4 - Investigation
5.5.1 Definition of investigation and assessment
Investigation and assessment is a process of gathering and analysing information and evidence to determine whether:
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abuse has taken place
•
there is ongoing risk of harm to the adult at risk.
5.5.2 Purpose of investigation and assessment
The purpose of investigation and assessment is to establish the facts and contributing factors which led to the referral. Central to this is establishing the views and wishes of the person at risk and what outcome they require or desire.
In addition there are responsibilities to identify and manage risk in order to ensure the safety of the individual and others.
5.5.3 Roles and responsibilities
It is the responsibility of the host local authority where the alleged abuse occurred to co-ordinate the investigation process to avoid any duplication or mistakes. Different types of investigation/assessment may be undertaken simultaneously, therefore all staff leading these investigations/assessments must keep in regular contact to ensure that one investigation does not impact or interfere with any other.
No individual agency can delegate their statutory responsibility to another. Each agency must act in accordance with its duty of care to safeguard adults at risk when it is satisfied that action is appropriate.
Agencies will have their own operational policies and internal procedures applicable to their staff, which should be read in conjunction with these procedures. Following is a framework demonstrating the range of investigations which may apply. Date of Issue: July 2012
Responsibilty for Review: West Midlands Safeguarding Adults Leads
Section 9 – Procedure – Stage 4 Investigation - Page 1 of 10
Review Date: July 2014
Types of investigation
Assessment of need Criminal investigation Fraud investigation Regulatory investigation Health and safety investigation
Safeguarding
Investigations/
5.5.1 Definition of investigation and assessment
Investigation and assessment is a process of gathering and analysing information and evidence to determine whether:
•
abuse has taken place
•
there is ongoing risk of harm to the adult at risk.
5.5.2 Purpose of investigation and assessment
The purpose of investigation and assessment is to establish the facts and contributing factors which led to the referral. Central to this is establishing the views and wishes of the person at risk and what outcome they require or desire.
In addition there are responsibilities to identify and manage risk in order to ensure the safety of the individual and others.
5.5.3 Roles and responsibilities
It is the responsibility of the host local authority where the alleged abuse occurred to co-ordinate the investigation process to avoid any duplication or mistakes. Different types of investigation/assessment may be undertaken simultaneously, therefore all staff leading these investigations/assessments must keep in regular contact to ensure that one investigation does not impact or interfere with any other.
No individual agency can delegate their statutory responsibility to another. Each agency must act in accordance with its duty of care to safeguard adults at risk when it is satisfied that action is appropriate.
Agencies will have their own operational policies and internal procedures applicable to their staff, which should be read in conjunction with these procedures. Following is a framework demonstrating the range of investigations which may apply. Date of Issue: July 2012
Responsibilty for Review: West Midlands Safeguarding Adults Leads
Section 9 – Procedure – Stage 4 Investigation - Page 1 of 10
Review Date: July 2014
Types of investigation
Assessment of need Criminal investigation Fraud investigation Regulatory investigation Health and safety investigation
Safeguarding
Investigations/