Brayne, Hugh.

Law for social workers. - 9th ed. / Hugh Brayne, Helen Carr. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, c2005. - xlvii, 764 p. ; 25 cm.

Previous ed.: 2003.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The framework for social work -- 1. How to approach law for social workers; 2. Human rights and anti-discrimination framework; 3. Social services provision and immigration status; 4. Courts, tribunals, sources of law, sources of advice; 5. The legal and institutional context; 6. The client relationship: confidentiality, consent, capacity; II. Working with other agenices, working with courts; 7. Partnership relationships with other agencies; 8. Evidence for the court; 9. Presenting a report to the court; III. Responsibilities towards children; 10. What is the law trying to achieve?; 11. Supporting the child in need; 12. Case planning and investigation; 13. Protection; 14. Accommodation; 15. Adoption; 16. Youth Justice; IV. Adults; 17. Community care; 18. Mental health; V. Other legal issues affecting social work practice; 19. Violence, anti-social behaviour, and harassment; 20. Family; 21. Housing; 22. Homelessness

This new edition gives a clear and up-to-date picture of how the Children Act 1989 is working. All chapters have been updated with the latest case law, legislation and guidance.

9780199275519 (pbk.) : �24.99 0199275513 (pbk.) �31.77


Children--Legal status, laws, etc--Great Britain
Social workers--Legal status, laws, etc--Great Britain
Public welfare--Law and legislation--Great Britain
Law.
Social security & welfare law
Family law

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