Full Description
Law for Social Workers has been supporting social work students and professionals for over 25 years. Written by an expert team with practical experience, this book provides the perfect combination of legal explanation and practical insight and is the ideal text to see students through their course and career. This edition continues to provide an accurate, jargon-free account of the law social workers need to know, with helpful diagrams and case studies included throughout to explain areas of difficulty and ensure understanding for students and professionals at all levels.The 15th edition includes an expanded Social Worker's Toolkit, offering practical advice on topics such as going to court, preparing evidence, and writing reports, providing the ideal support while on placement or in the workplace. Online resourcesThe book is accompanied by the following online resources:For students-Video tutorials on a range of practical topics-Multiple choice questions for students to test their knowledge-Guidance on answering the exercises from the book-Further reading suggestions-Glossary of legal jargonFor lecturers-PowerPoint slide lecture outlines for each chapter-Notes to accompany the slides with discussion of key issues to consider when teaching this area of law
Contents
Part I1: The legal system in England and Wales2: The roles and responsibilities of the social worker3: Human rights law4: Information sharingPart II: Responsibilities Towards Children5: The principles of children's law6: Local authority support for children and families7: Investigation and case planning8: Applying to court9: Long-term planning for children10: Youth justicePart III: Responsibilities Towards Adults11: Adult social care12: The legislative framework for the provision of adult social care and support13: Managing adult social care14: Mental capacity and adult safeguarding15: The Court of Protection and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards16: Mental health and the lawAppendicesThe Social Worker's Toolkit
