This much-needed volume fills an overlooked gap in adult safeguarding -
the digital arena - in providing a comprehensive overview of policy and
practice in supporting vulnerable adults online. Providing an essential
analysis illustrated by recent court rulings and case studies, the
authors advocate for the effective support of adults with learning
disabilities and/or mental capacity issues in their digital lives
without compromising their privacy and participation rights. The text
balances a theoretical exploration of the tensions between participation
and protection, legislation, human rights, professional biases and
social wrongs. It encourages a critical approach in adopting both a
practical and realistic understanding for policy makers, professionals
and students in social work, law and adult social care.