Working with Vulnerable Adults

Paperback

Main Details

Title Working with Vulnerable Adults
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Jonathan Parker
By (author) Bridget Penhale
SeriesThe Social Work Skills Series
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback
Pages:208
Dimensions(mm): Height 246,Width 174
ISBN/Barcode 9780415301916
ClassificationsDewey:362.6
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 9 black & white illustrations, 5 black & white tables

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Routledge
Publication Date 1 March 2007
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This text provides an understanding of current professional practice in social and health care, examining abuse of vulnerable adults and the ways in which social policy, welfare services and practitioners may compound or alleviate vulnerability. Working with Vulnerable Adults develops a sound basis for understanding issues of risk, vulnerability and protection and investigates how agency policies and procedures may, often unintentionally, lead to the voice of service users being marginalised or unheard. Drawing on recent and established research about the protection of vulnerable adults, the book covers: * Social work, social care settings and vulnerable adults * The concept of abuse and adult protection * Using the law in adult protection * Professional and quality assurance issues * Assessment in social work with vulnerable adults * Dealing with and managing vulnerability, risk and abuse * Adults with mental health difficulties, long-term conditions and learning disabilities * Community abuse and asylum seekers Much contemporary social and health care practice with adults is concerned with issues of risk and protection. Working with Vulnerable Adults provides information and knowledge for students and practitioners who are interested in finding out more about this important field.

Author Biography

Bridget Penhale is Reader in Gerontology at the University of Sheffield and Head of Research at the Institute of Health and Social Care Studies, Guernsey, UK. Jonathan Parker is Professor of Social Work at Bournemouth University, UK.