Law for social workers

By:

Carr, Helen

Contributor(s):

Goosey, David

Publisher: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2017Edition: 14th edDescription: xlix, 614pISBN:

9780198783459 (pbk.)

Subject(s):

NLM classification:

HV 32

Contents:

PART I: THE LEGAL CONTEXT OF SOCIAL WORK; PART II: RESPONSIBILITIES TOWARDS CHILDREN; PART III: RESPONSIBILITIES TOWARDS ADULTS (including Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, adult safeguarding, Mental Health Act); APPENDICES

Summary: Law for Social Workers has been supporting social work students and professionals for over 25 years. Written by an expert lecturer team with practical experience, this book provides the perfect combination of legal explanation and practical insight and is the ideal text to see students through their course and career. This edition continues to provide an accurate, jargon-free account of the law social workers need to know, with helpful diagrams and case studies included throughout to explain areas of difficulty and ensure understanding for students and professionals at all levels. The 14th edition includes an expanded Social Worker's Toolkit, offering practical advice on topics such as going to court, preparing evidence, and writing reports, providing the ideal support while on placement or in the workplace. The book is accompanied by a fully interactive Online Resource Centre with a wealth of resources for both students and lecturers.

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Item type	Home library	Class number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	Hirson Library (St Helier) Shelves	HV 43 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		021595
Book	South London and Maudsley Trust Library Shelves	HV 32 CAR (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		022727

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Law for Social Workers has been supporting social work students and professionals for over 25 years. Written by an expert lecturer team with practical experience, this book provides the perfect combination of legal explanation and practical insight and is the ideal text to see students through their course and career.

This edition continues to provide an accurate, jargon-free account of the law social workers need to know, with helpful diagrams and case studies included throughout to explain areas of difficulty and ensure understanding for students and professionals at all levels.

The 14th edition includes an expanded Social Worker's Toolkit, offering practical advice on topics such as going to court, preparing evidence, and writing reports, providing the ideal support while on placement or in the workplace.

The book is accompanied by a fully interactive Online Resource Centre with a wealth of resources for both students and lecturers.

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