Description
Book SynopsisApplying sociological and ethnographic research to adult safeguarding for the first time, this book considers how frontline practice is developing, exploring safeguarding adults assessments and multi-agency work. The book is essential reading for those wishing to understand risk management and how current practice can be improved.
Trade Review“Makes a much-needed contribution to discussions on adult safeguarding and practice in adult social care and will be a very useful resource for practitioners, students, managers and educators.” Bridget Penhale, University of East Anglia
"Difficult concepts are presented with ease in this useful tome. Each chapter is interesting to read and opens further questions about legal and practice processes." Professional Social Work
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. The Problem of Adult Safeguarding 2. Risk and Social Work 3. Referrals and Assessments 4. Personalised Safeguarding: Policy, Principles and Practice Realities 5. Doing Adult Safeguarding with Service Users and Carers Conclusion
