Social Work Law, Ethics & Social Policy
- ISBN-10
- 152978090X
- ISBN-13
- 9781529780901
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 416
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2021-12-15
- Publisher
- SAGE
- Authors
- Muna Sabbagh, Gillian Korgaonkar
Description
Are you a social work student looking to understand how the law, ethics and social policy interrelate in practice? Then look no further! Whether you a student or Newly Qualified Social Worker working with children and families or adults at risk of harm, this practical guide will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to fulfil your professional responsibilities and practice with confidence. 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. Each section concludes with a discussion of how social policy and ethics relate to each area of social work law. This gives real-world context to what you have learnt, alongside thought boxes, exercises and case studies in each chapter to further encourage reflection and put theory into practice.
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