45 Safeguarding Adults Practitioner (SAP) the professional in the Local Authority who will have oversight for and monitor the safeguarding enquiry and Plan about an allegation of abuse, harm or neglect. The SAP may also be a nominated enquirer and may lead in some circumstances. Safe Lives a national charity supporting a strong multi-agency response to domestic violence. The DASH (Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Harassment and Honour-based violence) risk identification checklist (RIC) was developed by Safer Live and the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO). Safeguarding Adults Review (SAR) a review of the practice of agencies involved in a safeguarding matter. An SAR is commissioned by the Safeguarding Adults Board (SAB) when a serious incident(s) of adult abuse takes place or is suspected. The aim is for agencies and individuals to learn lessons to improve the way they work. SVGA (Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act) (2006) to make provision in connection with the protection of children and vulnerable adults (also known as adults with care and support needs). The Act provides the legislative framework for Vetting and Barring Scheme, put into place by the Independent Safeguarding Authority. Vital interest a term used in the Data Protection Act (DPA) 1998 to permit sharing of information where it is critical to prevent serious harm or distress, or in life-threatening situations. Wellbeing The Care Act 2014 states “Wellbeing” is a broad concept, and it is described as relating to the following areas in particular: personal dignity (including treatment of the adult with respect); physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing; protection from abuse and neglect; control by the adult over day-to-day life (including over care and support provided and the way it is provided); participation in work, education, training or recreation; social and economic wellbeing; domestic, family and personal relationships; suitability of living accommodation and the adult’s contribution to society. Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act (YJCEA) (1994) an Act to provide for the referral of offenders under 18 to youth offender panels; to make provision in connection with the giving of evidence or information for the purposes of criminal proceedings; to amend section 51 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994; to make pre-consolidation amendments relating to youth justice; and for connected purposes. This includes special measures directions in case of vulnerable and intimidated witnesses.
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