Capacity and Autonomy
Published on 8. May 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
184 pages
978-1-137-28645-1 (ISBN)
Description
How do you apply the principles, structures and processes of the law to everyday practice? Drawing on a wealth of contemporary case examples, this handy pocket book demonstrates how the legislation on capacity and competence can both protect and empower all service user groups, from young people to vulnerable adults.
Reviews / Votes
'This clearly written text is one I shall recommend to students and practitioners alike'. - Peter Simcock, Senior Lecturer in Social Work, Staffordshire University, UKMore details
Series
Edition
2014
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
204 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-137-28645-1 (9781137286451)
DOI
10.1007/978-1-137-28646-8
Schweitzer Classification
Person
Robert Johns is Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the CASS School of Education and Communities, University of East London, UK. With over 30 years' experience of social work with children and vulnerable adults (including youth justice, mental health and as a children's guardian) he was written extensively on social work law.
Content
Introduction.- 1. What can Children and Young People Decide for Themselves?.- 2. Human Rights and the Development of Law.- 3. The Mental Capacity Act 2005 Principles.- 4. Mental Health, Mental Capacity and Empowerment.- 5. Deprivation of Liberty.- 6. Advocacy and Safeguarding People's Interests.- Useful Websites.- Glossary.- Biblipgraphy.- Index.