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OverviewDevelop and expand your skills for social work law using knowledge and practice Social Work Law, 6th Edition, by Alison Brammer is the market leading textbook for social work students and practitioners alike. It serves as a comprehensive, practical and accessible guide to the legal framework in the context of good social work practice for any student or social worker. It provides a good understanding of the relevant law and practice essential for social workers operating within tight legal processes, to discharge their powers properly. The author provides a balanced account of the law as applied to children, families, and adults. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Alison BrammerPublisher: Pearson Education Limited Imprint: Pearson Education Limited Edition: 6th edition Dimensions: Width: 18.50cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 24.00cm Weight: 1.084kg ISBN: 9781292465357ISBN 10: 1292465352 Pages: 672 Publication Date: 12 August 2024 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsBrief contents Part 1 Legal context of social work practice Introduction to law and social work practice Sources of law Courts and law officers Social workers’ role in law The Human Rights Act 1998 and social work practice Equality Part 2 Children and families Supporting children and families Children and family breakdown Child protection Looked after children Adoption Criminal and youth justice Part 3 Adults Adult social care Mental health Mental capacity Adult safeguarding Welfare and homelessness AsylumReviewsAuthor InformationAlison Brammer is a solicitor and Professor in the School of Law, Keele University. Her specialist interests are Social Work Law, Family and Child Law and Safeguarding. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |