The Role of Law in Social Work Practice and Administration
The strong nexus between law and social work is beyond dispute: the law informs day-to-day social work practice and administration, and social workers are employed by the courts. Moreover, they work collaboratively with attorneys in legal aid offices, public defenders'offices, and other law enforcement settings, interviewing clients, preparing reports for use in court, interpreting social science information, and providing consultation on how best to approach client problems. This book...
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This book addresses this relationship between the professions of social work and law and helps social workers develop the knowledge necessary to practice in a legal environment. The author focuses on how the law affects the day-to-day practice of social work; the creation, administration, and operation of social service agencies; and the ways in which social workers and attorneys collaborate to serve the public.
1Introduction32Sources of law173The justice system and an introduction to criminal and civil law434Legal research745The organization of social services and the regulation of the profession996Social workers and the courts1227Professional liability1508Families and the law1759Education20710Care and protection of children22911Adoption26012Domestic violence29113Legal issues in health care31314Mental health and the law337
