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Non-Accidental Head Injury in Young Children
Medical, Legal and Social Responses
Cathy Cobley and Tom Sanders
This academic research volume explores non-accidental head injury in babies and young children, covering medical, social, and legal aspects of this phenomenon, as well as the responsibilities of professionals, child protection agencies and the media in this area. Learn More2006, 192pp -
Developing the Craft of Mediation
Reflections on Theory and Practice
Marian Roberts
This book draws on the concrete knowledge and practice experience of leading mediators, working in a variety of fields, to inform contemporary debates and challenges. These practitioners reflect on the excitement, complexity and satisfaction of their work as well as on the differences and commonalities across diverse fields of mediation practice. Learn More2007, 256pp -
Young Children's Rights
Exploring Beliefs, Principles and Practice Second Edition
Priscilla Alderson
This readable, informative and thought-provoking book is a compelling invitation to rethink our attitudes to young children's rights in the light of new theories, research and practical evidence about children's daily lives. It will be of interest to anyone who works with young children. Learn More2008, 240pp -
Children with Mental Disorder and the Law
A Guide to Law and Practice
Anthony Harbour
This book provides a guide to the law relating to mental health care for children and young people, and discusses important issues in clinical and social care practice such as parental responsibility, Gillick competency and capacity, emergency intervention and detention, assessment of mental illness and confidentiality in practice. Learn More2008, 248pp -
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, 640pp -
Good Practice in the Law and Safeguarding Adults
Criminal Justice and Adult Protection
Edited by Jacki Pritchard
Good Practice in the Law and Safeguarding Adults provides an up-to-date summary of developments in the legislative framework and best practice relevant to the area of adult protection work. It explains legislation that can be used in adult protection work, covering criminal and civil law, and national guidance such as Achieving Best Evidence. Learn More2008, 256pp -
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, 320pp -
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, 192pp -
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, 192pp -
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, 288pp
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