Social Work and the Law

by StuartVernon (Author)

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  2005

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  The new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to incorporate the significant amount of new legislation governing this field, including the Disability Discrimination Act 1995, Carers (Recognition and Services) Act 1995, Mental Health (Patients in the Community) Act 1995, Education Act 1996, Community Care (Direct payments) Act 1996, Housing Act 1996, Family Law Act 1996 and the Protection from Harassment Act 1997.

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  1993

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  This volume presents a practical introduction to the subject of the legal implications of social work practice. The second edition covers new legislation, in particular the Criminal Justice Act 1991 and includes a table of statutes Following the pattern established in the last edition, it sets out the essential areas of law and legal procedures pertaining to this topic. Detailed case studies and exercises are included to help students consolidate legal information within a context of social work practice and encourage the creation of their own information and reference materials.