Making good decisions : law for social work practice /
Preston-Shoot, Michael,
Making good decisions : law for social work practice / Michael Preston-Shoot. - xxix, 186 pages - Focus on social work law . - Focus on social work law. .
Formerly CIP.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 163-177) and index.
How do you apply the principles, structures and processes of the law to everyday practice? Drawing on a wealth of contemporary case examples, this handy pocket book demonstrates how legal frameworks influence the decisions made by frontline social work practitioners working with all service user groups, from young people to vulnerable adults. 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 summarize 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
Electronic reproduction.
Askews and Holts.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
9781137302434 (ebook)
Social service--Law and legislation--Great Britain.
Public welfare--Law and legislation--Great Britain.
Social workers--Legal status, laws, etc.--Great Britain.
Social service--Decision making.--Great Britain
Society
Social work
Central / national / federal government policies
Political economy
United Kingdom, Great Britain
Law as it applies to other professions & disciplines
Social security & welfare law
Society & culture: general
Making good decisions : law for social work practice / Michael Preston-Shoot. - xxix, 186 pages - Focus on social work law . - Focus on social work law. .
Formerly CIP.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 163-177) and index.
How do you apply the principles, structures and processes of the law to everyday practice? Drawing on a wealth of contemporary case examples, this handy pocket book demonstrates how legal frameworks influence the decisions made by frontline social work practitioners working with all service user groups, from young people to vulnerable adults. 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 summarize 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
Electronic reproduction.
Askews and Holts.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
9781137302434 (ebook)
Social service--Law and legislation--Great Britain.
Public welfare--Law and legislation--Great Britain.
Social workers--Legal status, laws, etc.--Great Britain.
Social service--Decision making.--Great Britain
Society
Social work
Central / national / federal government policies
Political economy
United Kingdom, Great Britain
Law as it applies to other professions & disciplines
Social security & welfare law
Society & culture: general