Recognizing the diverse expertise within Adult Protection MDTs, the formation of specialized subcommittees can enhance the team’s response to specific challenges in the community. Here are some potential subcommittees to consider:

Hoarding Intervention

A subcommittee focused on hoarding might address the intricate challenges associated with hoarding behavior, which poses significant health and safety risks to individuals and the community.

Mental Health

A mental health subcommittee may develop specialized responses to the mental health needs of adults requiring protection. It might also attempt to streamline access to services for these vulnerable adults.

Fatality Review

A subcommittee that reviews fatalities might perform in-depth analyses of adult fatalities to identify patterns, systemic issues, and intervention opportunities.

Adult Abuse Prevention

An adult abuse prevention subcommittee is likely to concentrate on developing community prevention programs, such as planning adult abuse awareness events.

Financial Exploitation

A subcommittee focused on financial exploitation may tackle issues like scams, theft, and the misuse of an adult’s finances.

When selecting subcommittees, assessing the unique needs of your community is important.  Engaging with members of the MDT, outside stakeholders, and the broader community will aid in identifying the types of subcommittees that would be most beneficial.