Trusted for over 25 years, Law for Social Workers expertly guides students throughout their studies and into practice. The authors skilfully combine accessible legal explanation, real-life case studies, and valuable practice-focused advice into a complete guide to social work law.
An essential book to help social work students gain this foothold in understanding law as it applies to social work practice.
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This book covers all the areas of law you need to know: social work with children and families, vulnerable adults and social issues such as welfare and homelessness.
This book introduces students to the fundamental principles of mental health law and how they can be applied to everyday practice.
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Puzzled by terminology, skills, law, or theory? Revising for your placement or exam? Then look no further! This series of concise and easy-to-use A-Zs will be your guide.
Looking at the challenges and opportunities of social work practice in the criminal justice system, this is the ideal text for social work instructors, students and practitioners working with or within the criminal justice system.
"This book is unusual for a law book in that it is not only a reference book but also a very readable volume...[It] is set out clearly and provides a sound basis for student social workers new to the law and a refresher for qualified ...