From Need to Policy: Community Supported Development and Implementation of the South Carolina Vulnerable Adult Guardian Ad Litem (SC VAGAL) Program

M. Aaron Guest; Brenda Stalzer; Maria Patton

doi:10.1177/0733464820978801

From Need to Policy: Community Supported Development and Implementation of the South Carolina Vulnerable Adult Guardian Ad Litem (SC VAGAL) Program

M. Aaron Guest, Brenda Stalzer, Maria Patton

Nursing and Health Innovation, Edson College of (EDSON)

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Abstract

Adult guardian ad litem programs are a necessary public service to protect adults from abuse and neglect. This article describes the development and implementation of an adult guardian ad litem program. We discuss the program’s impetus, pilot testing, evaluation, and implementation of the program. Our experience highlights the vital role of diverse inter-sectoral stakeholders. Furthermore, the development process highlights the need for flexibility in program development, tension negotiation among stakeholders, and engagement of aging stakeholders in nontraditional arenas.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	46-53
Number of pages	8
Journal	Journal of Applied Gerontology
Volume	41
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/0733464820978801
State	Published - Jan 2022

Keywords

abuse and neglect
home- and community-based care and services
policy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Gerontology
Geriatrics and Gerontology

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From Need to Policy: Community Supported Development and Implementation of the South Carolina Vulnerable Adult Guardian Ad Litem (SC VAGAL) Program

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