The law and social work: contemporary issues for practice

The law and social work: contemporary issues for practice

Long, Lesley-Anne

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This is an essential text for all those undertaking social work training. Updated to reflect recent changes in legislation and practice in working with children and families, domestic violence, human rights and social services, the second edition contains new chapters to provide comprehensive coverage of the key themes of social work law. INDICE: Introduction Lesley-Anne Long, Jeremy Roche and Debbie Stringer - Social work values and the law Jeremy Roche - State intervention in family life Stephen Gilmore - Partnership or participation? Lucy Rai and Debbie Stringer - The more things change, the more they remain the same? Law, social work and counteracting discrimination Michael Preston-Shoot - Risk, social work and social care: The example of children's social care Nigel Parton - Accountability Penelope Welbourne - Remedies Jane Williams - The role of assessment in social work Jane Aldgate - Youth justice Heather Keating - Can you keep a secret? Children, human rights, and the law of medical confidentiality Joan Loughrey- Vulnerability, autonomy, capacity and consent Robert Johns - Community careand the promotion of independence Alison Brammer -

  • ISBN: 978-0-230-54303-4
  • Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
  • Encuadernacion: Rústica
  • Páginas: 248
  • Fecha Publicación: 06/01/2010
  • Nº Volúmenes: 1
  • Idioma: Inglés