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Good practice in the law and safeguarding adults
 — criminal justice and adult protection
Author(s)Jacki Pritchard
PublisherJessica Kingsley, London, 2009
Pages265 pp (Good practice in health, social care and criminal justice)
SourceJessica Kingsley Publishers, 116 Pentonville Road, London N1 9JB. Website: www.jkp.com
KeywordsAt risk ; Elder abuse ; Neglect [care] ; Mental disorder ; Management [care] ; Law ; Criminal law ; Standards of provision.
AnnotationContributors to this book explain the legislation used in adult protection work, covering criminal and civil law. Issues covered include police investigations, confidentiality and information sharing, capacity, financial abuse, advocacy and witness support. The roles of an independent mental capacity advocate (IMCA), the Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI), the police, local authority lawyers, and a co-ordinator for the protection of vulnerable adults in their dealings with adult protection law are covered. The book is illustrated throughout with case studies and good practice points. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-081118001 B
ClassmarkCA3: QNT: QNR: E: QA: VR: VX: 583

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