Substantiated cases
Of the 322 substantiated cases further information was
available on 262 (81%). The majority of cases 65%
(n = 171) involved just one abuse type with 29% (n = 75)
involving two. In cases involving one abuse type, psychological
(n = 71), physical (n = 41), neglect (n = 31) and
financial (n = 26) abuse were documented. Where two
abuse categories were confirmed, psychological abuse was a
component of the two predominant categories: psychological/
financial (n = 36) and psychological/physical (n = 22).
Table 3 illustrates the key characteristics in relation to
these top four substantiated abuse categories. Adult children
are most likely to be the perpetrators for all types,
with spousal abuse least likely in relation to financial abuse.
Carers were a significant group in terms of financial abuse.
Additionally, perpetrators were least likely to reside with the
clients in cases of financial abuse or neglect