Law in Social Work Practice by Andrea Saltzman, Kathleen Ohman and David M. Furman (2015, Trade Paperback)

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Authors : Saltzman, Andrea, Furman, David M., Ohman, Kathleen. Law in Social Work Practice. Title : Law in Social Work Practice. Publication Date : Jan 5 2015.

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PublisherCengage Learning
ISBN-101133312616
ISBN-139781133312611
eBay Product ID (ePID)203439074

Product Key Features

Number of Pages544 Pages
Publication NameLaw in Social Work Practice
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2015
SubjectSocial Work, General, Public Policy / Social Policy, Teaching Methods & Materials / Arts & Humanities
FeaturesRevised
TypeTextbook
AuthorAndrea Saltzman, Kathleen Ohman, David M. Furman
Subject AreaLaw, Political Science, Social Science, Education
FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height9 in
Item Weight30.5 Oz
Item Length0.9 in
Item Width7.4 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number3
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2014-950543
Dewey Edition20
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal344.73/017613613 347
Table Of ContentPart I: BASIC LEGAL CONCEPTS, PRINCIPLES, AND SKILLS FOR SOCIAL WORKERS.1. Understanding the Law and the Legal System.2. Skills in Finding, Reading, and Citing the Law.3. Understanding the Hearing Process.4. Skills for Competent Practice in the Hearing Process.5. Understanding the Constitution.Part II: LAW IMPACTING ALL FIELDS OF SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE.6. Regulation of Practice.7. Confidentiality and Other Legal and Ethical Obligations.8. Sanctions for Illegal, Unethical, and Unprofessional Practice.Part III: LAW RELATED TO SPECIFIC FIELDS OF SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE.9. Criminal Justice.10. Juvenile Justice.11. Protection of Children.12. Adoption of Children.13. Parentage and Child Support.14. Adult Domestic Relations.15. Custody of Children.16. Education of Children.17. Health Care.18. Commitment and Treatment of Persons with Mental Disorders.19. Guardianship and Protection of Vulnerable Adults.
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisWritten by an author team educated in both the law and social work, this book acquaints readers with major state and federal laws, regulations, and court opinions that directly affect social work practice. LAW IN SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE, 3rd Edition helps readers understand how to work within the legal system to benefit clients and further client interests, recognize certain client problems as legal, and work effectively with lawyers, as well as how the law shapes and restricts clients' actions. It also addresses how the law regulates social work practice, and how to recognize and respect the rights of clients and others affected by a practitioner's actions.
LC Classification NumberKF390.S6

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