Pritchard, a social worker in the UK who focuses on abuse, risk, and violence, compiles 12 chapters that discuss issues relating to adult abuse and protection, in this book meant for social workers, care managers and workers, health care staff, police, probation officers, prison staff, and others. Contributors from the UK (who work in psychology, forensic psychiatry, social work, law, and other fields) cover policy, practice and guidance development, legislation, abuse in institutions, risk assessment, group work, and the role of the UK's Commission for Social Care Inspection and Mental Capacity Act. They address domestic violence, honor-based crime, and abused individuals not often considered, such as people with brain injuries who are financially abused, older prisoners, and adults in minority ethnic communities. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)