Using the Law in Social Work

by Robert Johns

• ISBN13: 9780857254054
• ISBN10: 0857254057
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-07-26
• Publisher: Learning Matters

Summary

Law is a core subject of the social work degree and this title introduces students to the complexities and challenges of this subject. Now in its fifth edition, this well-established book looks at how the law in England and Wales interacts with key aspects of practice such as human rights, mental health, youth justice and community care. Fully-revised to include new information on youth justice, this text is essential reading for all social work students. The implications of the Social Work Task Force and ongoing changes to social work practice are also discussed and reflected upon.

Table of Contents

Table of cases

Table of legislation

Series Editors' Preface

Introduction to the fifth edition

But I want to be a social worker, not a lawyer

Human rights

Children's rights and needs

Meeting childrenâÇÖs needs when things go wrong

Community care

Youth justice

Ending up in court

Providing a quality service

Exercise answers

Appendix: Subject benchmark for social work

References

Index

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