Details
- The most established social work law textbook available, written by an author team with a strong background in teaching and practice
- Extensive and detailed use of case studies from recent enquiries and court cases providing practical, real-life examples, engaging students in the subject-matter
- Thoughtful chapter layout and attractive colour design enriched with learning features and headings guide students through each topic
- An accompanying Online Resource Centre encourages students to engage interactively with the subject-matter, and features video podcasts providing expert advice on key court skills, guidance on answering questions in the book, glossary, web links and updates to the law. Lecturer resources include multiple choice questions for assessment, lecturer outlines, and notes and guidance for lawyers and social workers teaching law
New to this edition
- revised structure provides greater coherence and better cross-referencing
- a revised chapter on mental health law to take account of amendments to the Mental Health Act
- New chapter on legal issues affecting the service user
- a revised section on community care
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
Readership: Students taking the two year DipSW qualification to become social workers, or the three year BSc diploma. Also students on BA and MA Social Work courses offered by law schools.
Part I: Law, the Legal System, and the Social Worker's place in it1: Law and the Legal System2: Origins of Social Work Law, ethics and codes of practice. statutory dutiesPart II: The Service User in Context3: Human rights, the right to equal treatment, and the limits to those rights4: Rights of the service user to privacy of information, and the limits to those rights5: Rights of the service user to choose, to consent and withhold consent6: Overview of other legal issues which can affect the service userPart III: Responsibilities towards children7: Safeguarding children and interagency working8: The principles and purposes of the Children Act 19899: Local Authority Support for children and families10: Investigation and case planning11: Long term planning for children looked after12: Applying to court13: Youth justicePart IV: Using the Courts14: Evidence15: Report writingPart V: Responsibilities towards adults16: Community care 117: Community care 218: Community care 319: Service users with mental health problems
Hugh Brayne, Visiting Professor, University of Portsmouth and Thames Valley University, Tribunal Judge Immigration, Mental Health and Social Security, formerly Professor of law, Sunderland, Kingston and Northumbria Universities, and Helen Carr, Lecturer in Law, University of Kent .
