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Law for social workers.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Oxford : Oxford University Press, c2005.Edition: 9th ed. / Hugh Brayne, Helen CarrDescription: xlvii, 764 p. ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 9780199275519 (pbk.) :
  • 0199275513 (pbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 344.410313 BRA
LOC classification:
  • KD3302
Contents:
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
Summary: 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.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Short Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending 344.410313 BRA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 200953
Short Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending 344.410313 BRA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 200954

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.

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