Using the Law in Social Work (Transforming Social Work Practice)

Using the Law in Social Work (Transforming Social Work Practice)

by RobertJohns (Author)

Synopsis

Now in its fourth edition, this well-established core textbook looks at social work law in practice, focusing on key areas such as human rights, mental health, services to children and families, safeguarding, court work, youth justice and community care. Now fully revised to include information on the Mental Health Act 2007, extensions to the Mental Capacity Act 2005, new guidance on implementation of the Children Act 1989 and care proceedings, as well as changes to the tribunal system, this text is essential reading for all social work students.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 164
Edition: 4th
Publisher: Learning Matters
Published: 23 Jun 2009

ISBN 10: 1844452476
ISBN 13: 9781844452477

Media Reviews
A deservedly popular text that students find engaging and accessible. Rapidly becoming an indispensible addition to the social work literature. ( Lecturer, University of Bradford.)
Author Bio
Robert Johns has over twenty five years' experience of statutory social work across the full range: youth justice, mental health, disability, vulnerable adults and as a children's guardian. A deep commitment to social justice and unease about social workers' legal knowledge led him to teaching and researching in this area. He has taught applied social work law in higher education since 1986 on both professional qualifying and post-qualifying courses.