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The Autism Spectrum, Sexuality and the Law
What every parent and professional needs to know
Tony Attwood, Isabelle Hénault and Nick Dubin
This ground-breaking book explores the problems that can arise surrounding the autism spectrum (ASD), sexuality and the law. Covering everything from how the ASD profile can affect sexual development to information about current laws, it is essential reading for parents of children with ASD, and mental health and legal professionals. Learn More2014, Paperback / softback, 9.21in x 6.22in / 234mm x 158mm, 224pp, £24.99ISBN: 978-1-84905-919-02014, Ebook, ePUB, 224pp, £24.99ISBN: 978-0-85700-679-0 -
The Social Worker's Guide to Children and Families Law
Second Edition
Lynn Davis
This is the only book social workers need to make sense of the key elements of children's and family law. Now in a fully updated second edition, it reflects recent changes including the Working Together to Safeguard Children guidelines for inter-agency working, Children and Families Act 2013 and the Crime and Courts Act 2013. Learn More2014, Paperback / softback, 9.06in x 6.54in / 230mm x 166mm, 320pp, £24.99ISBN: 978-1-84905-440-92014, Ebook, ePUB, 320pp, £24.99ISBN: 978-0-85700-814-5 -
Safeguarding Adults and the Law
Michael Mandelstam
The safeguarding of vulnerable adults continues to increase in importance. Now in its second edition, this book sets this complex area of work within an extensive legal framework, providing many useful pointers for practitioners and students. It comprehensively reflects recent changes to the law, and includes many new case studies. Learn More2013, Paperback / softback, 9.84in x 7.36in / 250mm x 187mm, 672pp, £40.00ISBN: 978-1-84905-300-62013, Ebook, ePUB, 664pp, £40.00ISBN: 978-0-85700-626-4 -
Mediation Skills and Strategies
A Practical Guide
Tony Whatling
A concise text that offers a straightforward, comprehensive collection of mediator skills and strategies. Combines hands on advice, theory and practical examples for novice and experienced mediators. Learn More2012, Paperback / softback, 8.54in x 6.89in / 217mm x 175mm, 176pp, £22.99ISBN: 978-1-84905-299-32012, Ebook, ePUB, 176pp, £22.99ISBN: 978-0-85700-627-1 -
A Practical Guide to Fostering Law
Fostering Regulations, Child Care Law and the Youth Justice System
Lynn Davis
This book is an accessible, jargon-free guide to the key elements of the law that concern foster carers and the professionals who work with them. It aims to help foster carers understand where they fit into the complex web of regulations surrounding childcare and to demystify the jargon and terminology which is often used but rarely explained. Learn More2010, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 6.02in / 229mm x 153mm, 240pp, £19.99ISBN: 978-1-84905-092-02011, Ebook, ePUB, 240pp, £19.99ISBN: 978-0-85700-273-0 -
Divorce and the Special Needs Child
A Guide for Parents
Margaret "Pegi" Price
This book takes a comprehensive look at every aspect of the legal divorce process, and addresses the legal issues that divorcing parents of children with special needs face. It guides parents through the initial hurdles of choosing the right lawyer for their case, and explains exactly how to work with them to achieve the best possible outcome. Learn More2010, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 6.06in / 228mm x 154mm, 288pp, £19.99ISBN: 978-1-84905-825-42011, Ebook, ePUB, 288pp, £19.99ISBN: 978-0-85700-284-6 -
Quick Guide to Community Care Practice and the Law
Michael Mandelstam
This short guide cuts through the confusing mass of legislation to provide a concise and jargon-free explanation of current community care practice and the law. It is an essential resource for busy practitioners at all levels as well as managers in both the statutory and voluntary sectors, and policy-makers in local authorities and the NHS. Learn More2010, Paperback / softback, 9.06in x 6.26in / 230mm x 159mm, 192pp, £14.99ISBN: 978-1-84905-083-82010, Ebook, ePUB, 192pp, £14.99ISBN: 978-0-85700-373-7 -
The Nearest Relative Handbook
Second Edition
David Hewitt
This fully updated second edition explains how the nearest relative is identified, and how in some cases he or she might be displaced. It also contains a wealth of new case examples and illustrative scenarios, providing a succinct discussion of each significant case and incorporating all the very latest changes to the Mental Health Act. Learn More2009, Paperback / softback, 9.17in x 6.22in / 233mm x 158mm, 192pp, £22.99ISBN: 978-1-84310-971-62009, Ebook, ePUB, 192pp, £19.99ISBN: 978-1-84642-690-2 -
Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and the Law
Michael Mandelstam
The book focuses on how many areas of law apply to vulnerable adults, bringing together an extensive body of case law to illustrate this. Also covered is how local authorities and the NHS may themselves be implicated in the harm suffered. For example, in terms of gross lapses in standards of care and basic dignity sometimes found in hospitals. Learn More2008, Paperback / softback, 9.65in x 6.81in / 245mm x 173mm, 320pp, £19.99ISBN: 978-1-84310-692-02008, Ebook, ePUB, 320pp, £19.99ISBN: 978-1-84642-880-7 -
Community Care Practice and the Law
Fourth Edition
Michael Mandelstam
This fourth edition of Community Care Practice and the Law has been fully updated to reflect the rapid and continuing legal, policy and practice changes affecting community care. It provides comprehensive and jargon-free explanations of community care legislation, as well as other areas of law directly relevant to practitioners. Learn More2008, Paperback / softback, 9.65in x 6.89in / 245mm x 175mm, 640pp, £45.00ISBN: 978-1-84310-691-32008, Ebook, ePUB, 640pp, £45.00ISBN: 978-1-84642-859-3
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