Introduction and Context

This section provides context for the APPP. As well as outlining the purpose, the contents, the principles and values, it also acknowledges those involved in developing the adult safeguarding policy and procedures for the South Tyneside Safeguarding Children and Adults Partnership.

• 1.1 Purpose and How to Use this Resource
• 1.2 Introduction
• 1.3 Context, Principles and Values
• 1.4 Safeguarding: What is it and Why does it Matter?
• 1.5 Types and Indicators of Abuse and Neglect
• 1.6 Responding to Signs of Abuse and Neglect is Everybody’s Business
• 1.7 Adults in Specific Circumstances
• 1.8 Preventing Abuse and Neglect
• 1.9 Making Safeguarding Personal
• 1.10 Equality, Diversity and Human Rights in a Safeguarding Context
• 1.11 Dignity, Compassion and Respect