Effective social work practice relies on good understanding of the law along with the skills to use this knowledge well. This essential book
provides a wide-ranging thematic account of social work practice in Scotland, making critical links between concepts, the contexts of practice
and first-hand experiences of Scottish social work law.
The book covers important subjects such as:
- Service user and carer rights
- Legal and social work values
- Accountability
- Effective assessment
- Safeguarding, risk and protection
- Youth and adult criminal justice
- Partnership, participation and advocacy
- Delivery of personalised services
Social Work and the Law in Scotland is core reading for all those undertaking academic study or professional practice within the field. It is also a key resource for anyone looking to update their knowledge on the nature and development of the ever-evolving legislative landscape of Scotland.
New to this Edition:
- Fully updated to incorporate changes to Scottish law impacting on groups of people who are at risk and personal and community care
- Combines fully updated chapters by some of the original authors with newly commissioned pieces
- Â Reflects the pace of change in the law since the previous edition
- 239 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
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Social Work and the Law in Scotland
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Contents
- Notes on Contributors
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 Legal Values and Social Work Values
- Chapter 2 Accountability, Professionalism and Practice
- Chapter 3 Risk, Professional Judgement and the Law: Antinomy and Antagonism in an Age of Uncertainty
- Chapter 4 The Role of Assessment in Social Work for Children and Families in Scotland
- Chapter 5 Law, Social Difference and Discrimination
- Chapter 6 Childrenâs Hearings in Scotland: Balancing Rights and Welfare
- Chapter 7 The Voice of the Child
- Chapter 8 Community Care and the Promotion of Independence
- Chapter 9 Vulnerability, Autonomy, Capacity and Consent
- Chapter 10 Working with Adults who Use Services and Carers
- Chapter 11 Youth Justice
- Chapter 12 Adult Criminal Justice
- Chapter 13 Partnership with Service Users
- Index
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