Law for Social Workers

By: Ann McDonald, Caroline Ball

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Paperback | 20 December 2002 | Edition Number 4

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The fourth edition of this popular text has been expanded to accommodate social workersâ continuing need for a thorough grounding in the statutory framework of local authority practice and the wider legal context of social work in the statutory and voluntary sectors. The separate chapter on social work law in Scotland addresses continuing developments in relation to devolved government and new legislation. Since 1996, the pace of change has been remorseless. Part IV of the Family Law Act has been implemented; youth justice in England and Wales has been substantially reformed; the Human Rights Act 1998 impacts on areas of social work practice; and social security law has been significantly amended. The Adoption and Children Act 2002 will both radically reform the law relating to the adoption of children and significantly amend the Children Act 1989. All these important changes, central to social work practice, are addressed in detail.

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'More than just making the law accessible, this volume outlines current research evidence and debates surrounding its application. As such it provides an essential guide to social work students, social workers and their managers about the legal context of social work.' Professor Judith Masson, Warwick University, UK 'For those who may not need to know and understand social work law in detail, or as a stepping stone to more detailed publications, this book provides an extremely clear and succinct outline.' The Law Teacher

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List of Figures and Tables	p. vii
Preface	p. ix
List of Abbreviations	p. xi
The Legal Context of Social Work Practice	p. 1
Nature, Sources and Administration of Law	p. 3
Social Work and the Human Rights Act 1998	p. 17
Discrimination	p. 25
Challenging Local Authority Decisions	p. 35
Children and Families	p. 41
Child and Family Social Work: The Evolving Legal Framework	p. 43
Parents, Guardians and Parental Responsibility	p. 51
Family Breakdown	p. 59
Local Authorities' Powers and Duties	p. 73
Children in Need of Protection	p. 81
Care and Supervision	p. 89
Adoption	p. 97
Vulnerable Adults	p. 107
Community Care	p. 109
Mentally Disordered People	p. 117
Youth Justice	p. 133
The Youth Justice System and Pre-trial Decisions	p. 135
Sentencing in the Youth Court	p. 147
Legal Issues for Clients	p. 163
Housing	p. 165
Education	p. 173
Welfare Benefits	p. 179
The Criminal Process	p. 191
Scotland	p. 209
Social Work Law in Scotland	p. 211
Table of Cases	p. 237
Table of Statutes and Statutory Instruments	p. 241
Glossary of Legal Terms	p. 245
Bibliography	p. 247
Name Index	p. 259
Subject Index	p. 261
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