Publisher's Synopsis
"A welcome and timely addition to the resources available to tackle and prevent abuse to adults," (Robert Adams, University of Teesside) here is a workbook for students and workers, and guidance on using it, as self-study, or linked to lectures, assignments, seminars. This accessible guide to practice for all public and voluntary sector workers with vulnerable adults: �· Provides authoritative information on procedures and using the law: ? Mental Capacity Act, 2005 ? Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act, 2006 ? Mental Health Act, 2007 ? And subsequent legislation addressed in updates. �· Covers human rights, domestic violence, inter-professional work. �· Stimulates critical reflection, with many practice examples. �· Advises how and when smaller organisations can photocopy the workbook; larger organisations can purchase the workbook in PDF format. Any purchaser can register to receive: news, advice, and notification of opportunities to buy complete updates of the workbook each year, incorporating all changes in law and guidance. It will help carers, social workers, nurses, police officers, housing officers get to grips with: What is No Secrets? Inter-disciplinary approaches to good practice. Stakeholders in No Secrets. Where can abuse take place? Consolidating the issues and setting the agenda for implementation. Effective practice, risk and harm reduction. The law relating to domestic violence. Considering capacity. Protecting people who lack capacity.
