This book, suitable for students on all social work courses, it offers a clear approach to the law which governs social work. It provides detailed analysis of the law which protects people from harm and enables social workers to assess needs and provide services to meet those needs. This edition has been restructured to provide greater coherence within parts and cross-referencing. In five...
This book, suitable for students on all social work courses, it offers a clear approach to the law which governs social work. It provides detailed analysis of the law which protects people from harm and enables social workers to assess needs and provide services to meet those needs. This edition has been restructured to provide greater coherence within parts and cross-referencing. In five distinct parts the authors present key topics covered on all social work law courses. Starting with an analysis of the legal system and the social worker's place in it, the authors then address human rights, the issues of discrimination, privacy of information and issues surrounding consent. Other topics covered include responsibilities to children including safeguarding children and interagency working and responsibilities towards adults including mental health issues. Finally the authors cover issues which affect the service user such as private family disputes, immigration and asylum status, issues relating to money, housing and violence. Individual chapters open with a case study based on a recent case or enquiry, highlighting the vital issues that the chapters will explore. Key learning points are set out early in the chapter, and each chapter contains questions for discussion.
Offers predictions for those parts of the Children Act 1989 likely to be the first to be subject to dispute in the courts : interim orders, wardships, and medical consent.
Offers predictions for those parts of the Children Act 1989 likely to be the first to be subject to dispute in the courts : interim orders, wardships, and medical consent.
Identifies the nine basic principles for holding and disclosing information about children, and examines the law behind the principles which aim to keep information confidential. Discusses the contrasting pressures for disclosing information.
Identifies the nine basic principles for holding and disclosing information about children, and examines the law behind the principles which aim to keep information confidential. Discusses the contrasting pressures for disclosing information.
This textbook provides detailed analysis of the law which protects people from harm and enables social workers to assess needs and provide services to meet those needs. The eleventh edition has been restructured to provide greater coherence and cross-referencing. In five distinct parts the authors present key topics covered on all social work law courses. The book begins with an analysis...
This textbook provides detailed analysis of the law which protects people from harm and enables social workers to assess needs and provide services to meet those needs. The eleventh edition has been restructured to provide greater coherence and cross-referencing. In five distinct parts the authors present key topics covered on all social work law courses. The book begins with an analysis of the legal system and the social worker's place in it, the authors then address human rights, the issues of discrimination, privacy of information and issues surrounding consent. Other topics covered include responsibilities to children including safeguarding children and interagency working and responsibilities towards adults including mental health issues. The book concludes by looking at issues which affect the service user such as private family disputes, immigration and asylum status, issues relating to money, housing and violence. Use of case studies from recent enquiries and court cases provides practical, real-life examples throughout. An accompanying Online Resource Centre encourages students to engage interactively with the subject-matter, and features video podcasts providing expert advice on key court skills, guidance on answering questions in the book, glossary, web links and updates to the law. Lecturer resources include multiple choice questions for assessment, lecturer outlines, and notes and guidance for lawyers and social workers teaching law.
Subject terms:
immigration, human rights, informed consent, law, law courts, mental health, social welfare law, safeguarding adults, asylum seekers, child protection, confidentiality, discrimination, family law;
Law for Social Workers" has been a leading text in its field, providing students with what they need in order to understand the legal framework in which social workers act. This book covers the laws that protect people from harm and enable social workers to assess needs and provide services to meet those needs. It provides clear information on key issues in social work law, such as the role...
Law for Social Workers" has been a leading text in its field, providing students with what they need in order to understand the legal framework in which social workers act. This book covers the laws that protect people from harm and enable social workers to assess needs and provide services to meet those needs. It provides clear information on key issues in social work law, such as the role of human rights and professional ethics, the potential conflict between a social worker's duties to society and the user and the new focus on partnership working; law and the legal system (with detailed help on issues of discrimination, immigration status, and responsible information handling), plus the workings of the courts, working with children, including the civil and criminal courts; working with adults; and legal issues relating to violence, family breakdown, housing, and immigration and asylum.
Subject terms:
immigration, housing, law, law courts, legal proceedings, legal professionals, looked after children, child protection, community care, children, criminal justice, families, evidence;
Law for Social Workers" has for 15 years been a leading text in its field, providing students with what they need in order to understand the legal framework in which social workers act. This book covers the laws that protect people from harm and enable social workers to assess needs and provide services to meet those needs. It provides clear information on key issues in social work law...
Law for Social Workers" has for 15 years been a leading text in its field, providing students with what they need in order to understand the legal framework in which social workers act. This book covers the laws that protect people from harm and enable social workers to assess needs and provide services to meet those needs. It provides clear information on key issues in social work law, such as the role of human rights and professional ethics, the potential conflict between a social worker's duties to society and the user and the new focus on partnership working; law and the legal system (with detailed help on issues of discrimination, immigration status, and responsible information handling), plus the workings of the courts, working with children, including the civil and criminal courts; working with adults; and legal issues relating to violence, family breakdown, housing, and immigration and asylum.
Subject terms:
immigration, housing, law, law courts, legal proceedings, legal professionals, looked after children, service users, child protection, community care, children, criminal justice, families, evidence;
Provides students with what they need to in order to understand the legal framework in which social workers act. This book covers the laws that restrict, monitor and mould this position in society, and ultimately govern how social work is carried out. It provides clear information on key issues in social work law, such as the social worker's duties to society and the "client"; law and the legal
Provides students with what they need to in order to understand the legal framework in which social workers act. This book covers the laws that restrict, monitor and mould this position in society, and ultimately govern how social work is carried out. It provides clear information on key issues in social work law, such as the social worker's duties to society and the "client"; law and the legal system (with detailed help on the issues of discrimination, human rights, and immigration status), plus the workings of the courts; working with children, including in the civil and criminal courts; working with adults; and legal issues relating to violence, family breakdown and housing. Each section begins with an introduction to the unifying theme that runs through the following chapters. Individual chapters start with a case study based on a contemporary case or enquiry, highlighting the vital issues that the chapters will explore (for example, an introductory case study on the Climbie enquiry). Key learning points are set out early in the chapter and each part contains questions with guidance on the accompanying companion website.
Subject terms:
housing, law, law courts, legal proceedings, legal professionals, looked after children, service users, social workers, child protection, community care, children, criminal justice, families, evidence;
Part one looks at the legal context of social work practice and contains chapters on: the social worker in the legal system; how the courts work; law and children; child protection; the emergency protection of children; care and supervision orders; how to behave in court and evidence from children; written evidence; investigation and case planning; looked after children; users and criminal
Part one looks at the legal context of social work practice and contains chapters on: the social worker in the legal system; how the courts work; law and children; child protection; the emergency protection of children; care and supervision orders; how to behave in court and evidence from children; written evidence; investigation and case planning; looked after children; users and criminal processes; and working with vulnerable people. Part two focuses on users and includes chapters on: advice work; family relationships; housing problems; income maintenance and money problems; and unlawful discrimination.
Subject terms:
housing, law, law courts, legal proceedings, legal professionals, looked after children, social workers, child protection, community care, children, criminal justice, families, evidence;
Part one looks at the legal context of social work practice and contains chapters on: the social worker in the legal system; how the courts work; law and children; child protection; the emergency protection of children; care and supervision orders; how to behave in court and evidence from children; written evidence; investigation and case planning; looked after children; users and criminal
Part one looks at the legal context of social work practice and contains chapters on: the social worker in the legal system; how the courts work; law and children; child protection; the emergency protection of children; care and supervision orders; how to behave in court and evidence from children; written evidence; investigation and case planning; looked after children; users and criminal processes; and working with vulnerable people. Part two focuses on users and includes chapters on: advice work; family relationships; housing problems; income maintenance and money problems; and unlawful discrimination.
Subject terms:
housing, law, law courts, legal proceedings, legal professionals, looked after children, service users, social workers, child protection, community care, children, criminal justice, families, evidence;