Social Work, Social science 

"Understanding the law is a core part of your degree course, and an essential part of being a social worker in practice. You need to know the relevant areas of law, the legal processes, and how they relate to social work in practice, so that you are equipped with the knowledge and skills to fulfil your responsibilities to your client(/service user).

This book covers all the areas of law you need to know: social work with children and families, vulnerable adults and social issues such as welfare and homelessness. Each section concludes with a discussion of how social policy and ethics relate to each area of social work law. This gives real-world context to what you have learnt, alongside thought boxes, exercises and case studies in each chapter to further encourage reflection and put theory into practice" -- Provided by publisher. 

Contents:

Part 1 The Legal Context of Social Work, Ethics and Social Policy
1 An introduction to the English and Welsh legal systems
2 Human rights
3 Anti-discrimination
4 Data protection, confidentiality and information sharing
5 Social policy and ethical considerations relevant to the legal context of social work

Part 2 Social Work with Children and Families
6 The law, social policy and ethics relating to children and families
7 Child protection and safeguarding under the Children Act 1989
8 Adoption and fostering: law, ethics and social policy
9 The youth justice system
10 Social policy and ethical considerations relevant to working with children and families

Part 3 Social Work with Adults
11 Adult Social Care and the Care Act 2014
12 Safeguarding adults
13 Mental health law
14 Mental capacity and the Mental Capacity Act 2005
15 Social policy and ethical considerations relevant to working with adults

Part 4 Social Work in Practice Contexts
16 Domestic abuse
17 Substance misuse
18 Refugees, asylum and immigration
19 Welfare benefits and homelessness
20 Social policy and ethical considerations relevant to the relief of poverty

Part 5 Report Writing and Court Skills
21 Report Writing for Social Workers
22 Giving evidence in court

Appendix: Suggested answers to exercises and case studies
References
Index 

Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.