Written 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.
- ISBN10 0830411615
- ISBN13 9780830411610
- Publish Date March 1990 (first published 1 January 1990)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 18 August 1997
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Burnham, Inc.
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 480
- Language English