Social work law

A good understanding of the relevant law and practice is essential for social workers operating within tight legal processes, to discharge their powers properly. This popular text is a comprehensive, practical and accessible guide to the legal framework in the context of good social work practice for any student or social worker. The author provides a balanced account of the law as applied to children, families, and vulnerable adults.

Previous edition: Boston: Pearson, 2015.

Includes index.

Front Cover -- Half Title Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Brief contents -- Contents -- Foreword by Professor, The Lord Patel of Bradford OBE -- Preface -- Author's acknowledgements -- Publisher's acknowledgements -- Table of cases -- Table of legislation -- List of abbreviations -- Part 1 Legal context of social work practice -- 1 Introduction to law and social work practice -- Learning objectives -- Introduction -- Relationship between law and practice -- The qualifying framework -- Standards of Proficiency -- Professional Capabilities Framework -- QAA Benchmarks

Regulation of social work -- Legal framework of social work -- Summary of key legislation impacting on social work practice and defining service user groups -- Limitations of law -- Key legal concepts -- Confidentiality -- Accountability -- Duties and powers -- Rights -- Values -- Partnership -- Choice -- Anti-discriminatory, anti-oppressive practice -- Formal guidance on values and principles -- A framework for decision-making -- Chapter summary -- Websites -- Further reading -- 2 Sources of law -- Learning objectives -- Talking Point -- Introduction -- Language of law -- Legislation

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