Practising social work law

Michael Preston-Shoot
,
Suzy Braye

Institute of Applied Social Research (IASR)

Research Output: Book/Report Book Peer-review

Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Abstract

This book explores the relationship between the law and social work: the social context of welfare law, the powers and duties that social workers have, the practice dilemmas which confront them in applying the law, and the conflicting imperatives that underpin it. It helps practitioners retain and use legal knowledge by providing and applying a decision-making framework alongside the legal remedies applicable to situations encountered in practice, and by clarifying the values and skills for effective practice. In making connections between the law and social work, it emphasises an antidiscriminatory perspective and provides a tool for empowerment and change.

Publication Information

Output type

Research Output: Book/Report Book Peer-review

Original language

English

Publication milestones

Published - 01/01/1992

Publication status

Published - 01/01/1992

Publisher

Macmillan

ISBN (Print)

033356636X

External Publication IDs

handle.net: 10547/294098