Name: Law for Social Workers By Helen Carr (Professor of Law and Director of Teaching and Learning, University of Kent)
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Law for Social Workers by Helen Carr (Professor of Law and Director of Teaching and Learning, University of Kent)

Law for Social Workers has been supporting social work students and professionals for over 25 years. Written by an expert team with practical experience, this book provides the perfect combination of legal explanation and practical insight and is the ideal text to see students through their course and career. This edition continues to provide an accurate, jargon-free account of the law social workers need to know, with helpful diagrams and case studies included throughout to explain areas of difficulty and ensure understanding for students and professionals at all levels. The 15th edition includes an expanded Social Worker's Toolkit, offering practical advice on topics such as going to court, preparing evidence, and writing reports, providing the ideal support while on placement or in the workplace. Online resources The book is accompanied by the following online resources: For students -Video tutorials on a range of practical topics -Multiple choice questions for students to test their knowledge -Guidance on answering the exercises from the book -Further reading suggestions -Glossary of legal jargon For lecturers -PowerPoint slide lecture outlines for each chapter -Notes to accompany the slides with discussion of key issues to consider when teaching this area of law

Law for Social Workers Reviews

Accessible...very good core text for students * Dr Kate Blake-Holmes, Lecturer in Social Work, University of East Anglia *
Comprehensive and good quality... The case studies and online resources are its greatest strengths. * Stefan Brown, Senior Lecturer, Royal Holloway, University of London *

About Helen Carr (Professor of Law and Director of Teaching and Learning, University of Kent)

Helen Carr is Professor of Law and Director of Teaching and Learning at the University of Kent. Helen's research is in the area of housing, social welfare, and public law and she has extensive experience teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. David Goosey led postgraduate studies in health and social care at the University of Westminster for 17 years until Dec 2017. He is a Registered Social Worker and partner at The Change Agency, a consultancy firm specializing in work with local authorities, government departments, the NHS, and charities.

Part I: The Legal Context of Social Work 1: The legal system in England and Wales 2: The roles and responsibilities of the social worker 3: Human rights law 4: Information sharing Part II: Responsibilities Towards Children 5: The principles of children's law 6: Local authority support for children and families 7: Investigation and case planning 8: Applying to court 9: Long-term planning for children 10: Youth justice Part III: Responsibilities Towards Adults 11: Adult social care 12: The legislative framework for the provision of adult social care and support 13: Managing adult social care 14: Mental capacity and adult safeguarding 15: The Court of Protection and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards 16: Mental health and the law Appendices The Social Worker's Toolkit

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GOR011215944

ISBN 13

9780198825982

ISBN 10

0198825986

Title

Law for Social Workers by Helen Carr (Professor of Law and Director of Teaching and Learning, University of Kent)

Author

Helen Carr (Professor of Law and Director of Teaching and Learning, University of Kent)

Condition

Used - Like New

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Year published

20190625

Number of pages

712

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The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

Law for Social Workers Helen Carr (Professor of Law and Director of Teaching and Learning, University of Kent)

Law for Social Workers by Helen Carr (Professor of Law and Director of Teaching and Learning, University of Kent)

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Law for Social Workers Summary

Law for Social Workers by Helen Carr (Professor of Law and Director of Teaching and Learning, University of Kent)

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About Helen Carr (Professor of Law and Director of Teaching and Learning, University of Kent)

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