Social Work and the Law

A practical introduction, setting out the essential areas of law and legal procedure, and outlining and discussing the legal implications of social work practice. This text covers new legislation, particularly the Criminal Justice Act 1991, and includes case studies and exercises.

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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.