Law for Social Workers

Law for Social Workers has been the leading textbook in its field since the first edition published twenty years ago. Suitable for students on all social work courses, it offers a clear approach to the law which governs the profession. Written by an author team with a strong background in teaching and practice, this book provides detailed analysis of the law which protects people from harm and enables social workers to assess needs and provide services to meet those needs. The eleventh edition has been restructured to provide greater coherence within parts and cross-referencing. In five distinct parts the authors present key topics covered on all social work law courses. Starting with an analysis of the legal system and the social worker's place in it, the authors then address human rights, the issues of discrimination, privacy of information and issues surrounding consent. Other topics covered include responsibilities to children including safeguarding children and interagency working and responsibilities towards adults including mental health issues. Finally the authors cover issues which affect the service user such as private family disputes, immigration and asylum status, issues relating to money, housing and violence. Each part begins with an introduction to the unifying theme that runs through the following chapters. Individual chapters open with a case study based on a recent case or enquiry, highlighting the vital issues that the chapters will explore. Key learning points are set out early in the chapter, and each chapter contains questions for discussion, further reading, and web links. Online Resource Centre The book is supported by a fully interactive Online Resource Centre featuring: Student Resources: - Video podcasts providing expert advice on court skills for social workers - Updates on recent cases and legislation - Guidance on answering exercises in the book - Glossary - Further Reading - Web links Lecturer Resources: - Test Bank of 200 multiple choice questions with answers and feedback - Lecture outlines notes and guidance for both lawyers and social workers teaching social work law

ISBN 019957541X   Pages 720 ISBN13 9780199575411 (What's this?)   Weight (grammes) 1321 Publisher Oxford University Press   Published in Oxford Imprint Oxford University Press   Previous ISBN 9780199211166 Format Paperback   Height (mm) 244 Publication date 27 May 2010   Width (mm) 189 DEWEY 344.410313   Spine width (mm) 30 DEWEY edition DC22   Academic level Tertiary education

		Acknowledgments
		Guide to the educational features of this book
		Guide to the Online Resource Centre accompanying this book
		Abbreviations
PART 1		THE LAW, THE LEGAL SYSTEM , AND THE SOCIAL WORKER'S PLACE IN IT		1
1		The law and the legal system in England and Wales		3
		Overview and Objectives		3
		Sources of law in England and Wales		5
		Some conceptual issues relevant to law for social workers		8
		Law and devolution		11
		Statute law		11
		Case law		20
		Courts and tribunals		22
		Tribunals		32
		Inquiries		33
		Ombudsman schemes		34
		Complaints		35
		Children's Commissioners		37
		Inspection and audit		37
		Exercises		40
		Online Resource Centre		41
		Where do We Go from Here?		41
		Annotated Further Reading		42
2		The different identities of the professional social worker		43
		Case Study		43
		Overview and Objectives		45
		The relevance of law to good social work practice		46
		Social worker as value-driven professional		47
		Social worker as champion of equality and diversity		49
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Review of previous edition - Law for Social Workers should be on everybody's bookshelf, because it is an indispensable reference book. Annelies Barth, Social Worker, Professional Social Work magazine There is an absolute need for the student and practitioner to have access to a law book of the nature of Brayne & Carr in order to engage with the complexities of a profession which is fundamentally underpinned by statute and public accountability. Chris Penney, Senior Lecturer in Social Work, University of Portsmouth

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