ABSTRACT
This chapter takes a multi-level and multi-dimension approach to working effectively to reduce and counter abuse. In essence, this means we consider legislation and social policy issues which are relevant to developing positive long-term strategies to counteract abuse wherever this occurs (in the domestic arena or in care settings). There is a consideration of local and regional policy initiatives, procedural issues developed across organisations and agencies and within teams. Within this discussion, the importance of partnership and multidisciplinary working between the different agencies involved is emphasised. The limitations of care management approaches and the centrality of risk assessment or risk management approaches is critiqued.
