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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: George PattersonPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Edition: 2nd edition Weight: 0.610kg ISBN: 9780367230395ISBN 10: 0367230399 Pages: 222 Publication Date: 10 December 2019 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews'Social Work Practice in the Criminal Justice System, 2nd edition is a comprehensive and compelling examination of the crucial role that social work plays within the forensic realm. This edition includes critical updates on evolving areas of practice and is a vital resource for social work professionals at all levels from students to seasoned practitioners and everyone in between. A must-read!' - E. Jean-Marie Catlett, LMSW, Forensic Social Worker In his timely update of this pathbreaking book - a first for the social work profession - Patterson has broadened his lens to examine the complex intersection between the criminal justice system and challenges faced by veterans, LGBTQ persons, and people who struggle with opioid addiction. Patterson also has keen insights to share about current and emerging controversies related to bail reform and decarceration, particularly as they pertain to social work's unique mission. - Frederic G. Reamer, Ph.D., Professor, School of Social Work, Rhode Island College Thank you for writing this much needed book. This book serves as wonderful addition to the preparation of social work professionals in the field of criminal justice and related areas. It provides a foundation for understanding the role of social work in the field of criminal justice as well as the skills, knowledge, and values necessary to be an effective criminal justice social work professional. It is comprehensive, concise, and very easy to read. Significant strengths of the book are the summaries of social work practice implications and the applications of evidence-based practice principles. - Dr. Valtreasa Tolliver-Cook, Associate Professor of Social Work, Alcorn State University Social Work Practice in the Criminal Justice System, 2nd edition is a comprehensive and compelling examination of the crucial role that social work plays within the forensic realm. This edition includes critical updates on evolving areas of practice and is a vital resource for social work professionals at all levels from students to seasoned practitioners and everyone in between. A must-read! - E. Jean-Marie Catlett, LMSW, Forensic Social Worker Author InformationGeorge T. Patterson is Associate Professor at the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, City University of New York, USA. A certified police instructor, he has taught criminal justice courses to social work and criminal justice students, and trained police officers and recruits. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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