Practice Guidance

When a restriction constitutes a deprivation of liberty

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Introduction

Learning points How to determine whether a person is being deprived of liberty using the Guzzardi test. The factors you need to take into account when assessing the overall degree and intensity of restrictions. This guide helps you with point 10, professional ethics and leadership, of the knowledge and skills statement for social workers in […]

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