Making Good Decisions - Law for Social Work Practice (Paperback, 2nd edition)

What does the law require of social workers when deciding how to intervene to protect children and adults at risk? What social work standards should guide decisions about whether, when and how to invoke statutory powers and duties in practice? Making Good Decisions provides an accessible and practical guide to the legal rules and principles that should guide everyday social work practice. It sets out the key elements of administrative law, equality and human rights legislation which shape how social workers practise and illustrates how knowledge and use of legal principles can support core social work goals, including empowerment, equality and social justice. An invaluable reference point for all students and practitioners, this book will support and empower social workers to feel more confident in making and challenging decisions, more credible when presenting assessments and plans, and more creative when working with service users and carers. The text is supported by a range of innovative features and boxed information to aid learning and stimulate reflection: - Key Case Analysis boxes summarise the details of particular legal cases and outline the implications for social work practice. - Practice Focus boxes apply legal principles and processes to practice through the use of social work scenarios. - On-The-Spot Questions reinforce understanding and encourage critical reflection.

General

Imprint:	Bloomsbury Academic
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Focus on Social Work Law
Release date:	May 2019
First published:	2019
Authors:	Michael Preston-Shoot
Dimensions:	203 x 127 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	244
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-352-00627-8
Categories:	Books > Law > Other areas of law > Law as it applies to other professions Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social work > General Books > Law > Laws of other jurisdictions & general law > Social law > Social security & welfare law Promotions
LSN:	1-352-00627-8
Barcode:	9781352006278

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