Protecting vulnerable adults and children from sexual abuse.
the Sexual Offences Act 2003 seeks to strengthen and modernize the law in relation to sexual crimes. The Act's focus is on extending protection from sexual exploitation for children and vulnerable adults by clarifying the key terms 'consent' and 'sexual' and introducing new offences specifically designed to protect the vulnerable. Child and vulnerable adult protection is an integral part of a district nurse's role so it is essential that you are aware of the key provisions of the 2003 Act in order that you may recognize and report unlawful sexual activity.
School of Health Science, University of Wales, Swansea, UK. richard.griffith@swan.ac.uk
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002650:Child Abuse, Sexual / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000517:prevention & control; D002651:Child Advocacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D004882:Erotica / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006801:Humans; D016743:Mental Competency / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D033242:Minors / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D024802:Nurse's Role; D011637:Public Health Nursing / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D012742:Sex Offenses / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000517:prevention & control; D006113:United Kingdom; D035862:Vulnerable Populations / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*