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Social Work Law 3rd edition CourseSmart eTextbook

Social Work Law 3rd edition CourseSmart eTextbook

3rd Edition

Alison Brammer

Dec 2011, CourseSmart eTextbook
ISBN13: 9781447917250
ISBN10: 1447917251
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Written with the non-lawyer in mind, Social Work Law presents a comprehensive, practical and accessible guide to the legal framework that any social worker, or student of social work needs to know.

The author provides a balanced account of the law as applied to children, families and vulnerable adults alike, and pays particular attention to the key areas of: the dynamic relationship between the law and social work practice; the crucial role of anti-discriminatory practice; and the continued growth in the importance of the Human Rights Act, 1998.

PART 1 – LEGAL CONTEXT OF SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE
1 Introduction to Law and Social Work Practice
2 Sources of Law
3 Courts and Law Officers
4 Social Workers' Role in the Law
5 The Human Rights Act 1998 and Social Work Practice
6 Discrimination

PART 2 – CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
7 Supporting Children and Families
8 Children and Family Breakdown
9 Child Protection
10 Children looked after
11 Adoption
12 Education
13 Youth Justice

PART 3 – VULNERABLE ADULTS
14 Community Care
15 Mental Health
16 Mental Capacity
17 Adult Protection
18 Criminal Justice
19 Welfare and Homelessness
20 Asylum

  • Learning objectives at the start of each chapter help structure study
  • Exercises and case studies highlight the practical application of the law
  • End of chapter summaries identify the key points from each topic and provide a valuable revision aid
  • Further reading sections and website references encourage deeper exploration
  • A glossary of legal terms

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