Learning disabilities, sex and the law: a practical guide

by Claire Fanstone and Sarah Andrews

Learning disabilities, sex and the law looks at legislation around sexual activity and people with learning disabilities, covering subjects such as capacity to consent, intimate care, record keeping and contraception.

Each chapter focuses on a specific problem and is split into recommendations for practice and the law in more detail.

The book offers support to staff in this difficult field of work and guides them to seek advice from appropriate people and places.

The latest edition includes:

• Two new chapters – one concerning sex between family members and the other on sexually inappropriate behaviour.
• New information on the Mental Capacity Act 2005, the Mental Health Act 2007 and the Forced Marriage Civil Protection Act 2007.
• A more comprehensive bibliography, resource section and signposting.

Audience/For use by Front-line staff and professionals working with people with learning disabilities in England and Wales.

"Learning disabilities, sex and the law is well written and very easy to access. I really like the way it has been laid out with the use of questions and think the questions used are really useful and relevant to everyday practice. I will be able to use a lot of the content to support safeguarding training that I deliver. I will certainly be recommending it."
Staff Development Officer

140pp A5 book

Price: £14.99

Code: BS1263

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