Robert Johns,Jacqueline Harry
Using the Law in Social Work
Using the Law in Social Work
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Social work students must understand law, legislation, and legal processes to provide effective assistance, empowerment, and protection to vulnerable individuals. This best-selling book provides a grounding in legally-appropriate, rights-based social work, covering a range of social work law topics such as child and family services, adult care, youth justice, court work, professional regulation, and human rights.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 19 December 2022
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
Social work is a crucial profession that revolves around the support, empowerment, and safeguarding of society's most vulnerable members. Social workers face challenging and complex situations on a daily basis, requiring them to make difficult decisions that impact the lives of those they serve. Working within organizations with clear statutory duties, social work students must understand their responsibilities and the legal framework that governs their practice.
Familiarity with law, legislation, and legal processes is essential for effective social work practice. This comprehensive book, written by experienced social work professionals, aims to provide a solid foundation in understanding law as it applies to social work. It avoids complex legal jargon and focuses on providing practical insights that are relevant to the everyday realities of social work practice.
The book covers a wide range of social work law topics, including services for children and families, child protection, adult care law, youth justice, court work, professional regulation, and human rights. Each chapter is designed to provide a clear and concise overview of the relevant legal principles, frameworks, and case studies, helping students to apply their knowledge to real-world situations.
Whether you are a social work student, practicing social worker, or legal professional, this book is an invaluable resource for gaining a deeper understanding of social work law. It will help you navigate the complex legal landscape, protect the rights of vulnerable individuals, and promote social justice and equity in society.
Weight: 500g
Dimension: 171 x 245 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529799569
Edition number: 9 Revised edition
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