Law for Social Workers 11th Edition

• 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.