Safeguarding Adults

Safeguarding Adults Under the Care Act 2014

Understanding Good Practice Edited by Adi Cooper OBE and Emily White

Foreword by Lyn Romeo

Following the Care Act 2014, this essential guide to adult safeguarding sets out the principles behind working in this area, presents core skills and knowledge to support best practice and shows how to overcome areas that present challenges to practitioners.

“This book offers a unique blend of case studies from everyday practice to strategic perspectives. A practical aid setting out key social work theories, research and legislative frameworks. This book is a must and should be a key text for anyone working with vulnerable adults.”

– Justine Collom, Principal Social Worker

2017 | £22.99 | 240pp | tp | World rights available | isbN-9781784503581

Adult Safeguarding and Homelessness

Understanding Good Practice Edited by Adi Cooper OBE and Michael Preston-Shoot

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Homelessness has increased rapidly in recent years, and with increasing economic pressures on the horizon, looks set to continue to increase. This interdisciplinary book outlines good practice on how to support people experiencing homelessness, who increasingly experience abuse, exploitation and neglect, escalating health and care needs, and premature mortality.

“The editors have brought together an excellent, timely book – the culmination of leading and capturing so many successful conferences, webinars and briefings. We all now have a much better understanding of how we can help homeless people in need of care and protection.”

– Alan Lotinga, ADASS Adult Safeguarding Policy Lead

Feb 2022 | £26.99 | 288pp | tp | World rights available | isbN-9781787757868 Why Dementia Makes Communication Difficult

A Guide to Better Outcomes Alison Wray

A major effect of dementia is its impact on communication. Alison Wray explains why the changes occur and offers practical ideas for avoiding key pitfalls. With attention also to the fraught question of well-intentioned lying, this book offers a wealth of ways to improve conversations and relationships when someone is living with a dementia.

“I wish it had been available when my mum and dad were living with dementia. It asks all the questions I was constantly asking myself as a carer, and addresses them with wisdom and understanding. It’s more than a primer on Alzheimer’s, it’s a book about the human condition.”

– Sir Tony Robinson, Broadcaster, Actor and Writer

2021 | £22.99 | 192pp | tp | World rights available | isbN-9781787756069

Supporting People Bereaved through a Drug- or Alcohol-Related Death

Peter Cartwright

An indispensable guide for people supporting or counselling adults bereaved through a substancerelated death. With contributions from subject experts, the book provides guidance on specific aspects of this type of bereavement, with case studies and examples of good practice.

2020 | £24.99 | 336pp | tp | World rights available | isbN-9781785921919

A Practical Guide to Working with Sex Offenders

Diane Wills and Andrew Wills

By applying theories of sexual abuse, risk and decision-making to practice, this guide offers a holistic approach to ethically difficult decisions and situations that social workers are often faced with in their career.

2020 | £22.99 | 208pp | tp | World rights available | isbN-9781785925061