Law in Social Work Practice

by Saltzman, Andrea; Furman, David M.

• ISBN13: 9780830415175
• ISBN10: 0830415173
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-04-14
• Publisher: Brooks Cole

Summary

Written by an author team educated in both the law and social work, this book acquaints readers with major state and federal laws, regulations, and court opinions that directly affect social work practice. LAW IN SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE teaches readers to understand how to work within the legal system to benefit clients and further client interests, recognize certain client problems as legal, work effectively with lawyers, and learn how the law shapes and restricts clients' actions. It also addresses how the law regulates social work practice, and how to recognize and respect the rights of clients and others affected by a practitioner's actions.

Table of Contents

SECTION I: AN OVERVIEW OF THE LEGAL SYSTEM AND THE LAW

1. Basic Legal Concepts and Principles for the Social Worker

2. The Hearing Process

3. The Social Worker in the Hearing Process

4. Locating and Using The Law

SECTION II: CONSTITUTIONAL AND CRIMINAL LAW

5. Basic Constitutional Concepts and Principles for the Social Worker

6. Prosecution and Punishment of Adult Offenders

7. Adjudication and Treatment of Juvenile Offenders

SECTION III: THE CHILD, THE FAMILY, AND THE LAW

8. Protection of Children

9. Adoption

10. Marriage

11. Custody and Support of Children

12. Domestic Violence and Abuse

13. Education of Children

SECTION IV: HEALTH AND THE LAW

14. Commitment and Treatment of Persons with Mental Disabilities

15. Competency and Guardianship of Persons with Mental and Physical Disabilities

16. Medical Care

SECTION V: THE PROFESSION OF SOCIAL WORK AND THE LAW

17. Regulation of the Profession of Social Work

18. Disclosure of Professional Communications and Records

19. Professional Liability

20. Professional Relationships with Lawyers

GLOSSARY-INDEX

TABLE OF CASES

INDEX