Book review: Good Practice in the Law and Safeguarding Adults: Criminal Justice and Adult Protection, by Jacki Pritchard. London and Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2008, pp. 255. ISBN 978-1-84310-937-2
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Book review Good Practice in the Law and Safeguarding Adults: Criminal Justice and Adult Protection, by Jacki Pritchard. London and Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2008, pp. 255. ISBN 978-1-84310-937-2 SAGE Publications, Inc. 2011DOI: 10.1177/14713012110100020105 ChristineBrown Wilson School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, University of Manchester, UK This book forms part of Jessica Kingsley’s series, Good Practice in Health, Social Care and Criminal Justice Guides. This is a useful reference book with contributions from the police, solicitors, lawyers, advocacy partners and social workers. Each chapter is written from the perspective of the person who has been involved in the criminal justice system. Throughout the book, there are case studies, scenarios, and questions for group work. Good practice points are highlighted in appropriate chapters, which is particularly helpful. This book opens with an accessible chapter on legislation. The sections are outlined enabling the reader to access the piece of legislation they might need to refer to. There is also a chapter on the Scottish legislative framework. There are recurring themes throughout the book such as issues of record keeping, capacity and con dentiality. Discussing these points from di erent perspectives within the criminal justice system provides clear guidance on