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3.9 Harm by organised networks and/or cases involving multiplevictims or perpetratorsIn cases involving multiple victims or perpetrators or when there is a suspicionthat harm might be happening within an organised network, all of the aboveprocesses apply. In such cases, it is particularly relevant that management ofthe decision making process and of the conduct of any adult protection inquiryis clearly established, agreed and recorded. Senior officers from Fife policeand the social work service should be involved in the Inter-agency referraldiscussions (IRD).The command structure for the inquiry should be agreed, as should the timeframes and formats for update and review meetings during the course of theinquiries.Recording is of particular importance in such inquiries. Given their expertise ingathering, storing and handling intelligence, and access to such resources asthe Scottish Intelligence database (SID), other agencies should be guided byFife police in relation to the collation and analysis of information.3.10 The screening process in adult protection: (social work response.)The screening process can be undertaken by the contact centre social workeror the appropriate social worker in the assessment and care managementteam, as explained at 3.7. Screening involves the initial gathering ofinformation/initial risk assessment by the worker in order to establish if theadult meets the criteria of an adult at risk of harm. Information gathered couldcome from a number of sources including:• SWIFT• case files• SWISS• contact with agencies who are involved with the adult - GP, Health etc.• Care Inspectorate (formerly known as SCSWIS)• Office of Public Guardian• police• housing• contractsIt is crucial that information gathering is approached in a multi-agency mannerand all those who may be involved with the adult contribute as part of theinitial screening process. It is entirely appropriate for medical, nursing andother health care professionals to be contacted for more information to assistin determining whether the adult’s condition makes them more vulnerable toharm than others. Consideration also must be given to any existing protective24