Good Practice in the Law and Safeguarding Adults provides an up to date and topical overview of developments in the legislative framework relevant to the area of adult protection work. The book aims to broaden knowledge about legislation surrounding adult abuse, such as The Mental Capacity Act 2007, assess alternative models of practice such as criminal justice and welfare, and provide guidance on the responsibility of various roles, from the IMCA to the social care regulator. Issues covered include confidentiality and information-sharing in adult protection work, police systems and policy, capacity and financial abuse, advocacy and the role of prosecutor. The book is illustrated throughout with case studies and good practice points, and includes helpful training materials for organizations to use on training courses, or by managers in supervision sessions or team meetings.