{"product_id":"social-work-law-applying-the-law-in-practice-9781914171802","title":"Social Work Law: Applying the Law in Practice","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003econtemporary and creative textbook takes the fear out of learning law, and enables students to apply it to their social work practice with confidence.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSocial Work Law\u003c\/em\u003e is an exciting new textbook that supports students who are often intimidated by law as a subject. It helps them remember all the relevant Acts and legislation, and illustrates how the law can be applied in practice.  Learning features such as mindmaps, end of chapter tests, and personal reflection boxes provide powerful tools for understanding and recall. It also explores key study skills to help students with essay preparation and taking a social work law exam.  \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMapped to modules and based on teaching needs, it supports lectures too with up to date content and worked examples to follow throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAccessible and engaging, this introduction guides readers through the modern professional and legal context of Social Work, equipping them with the tools they need to be able to think critically and adapt to whatever situation they may encounter in their practice. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhether a qualifying student on an undergraduate degree course, an Social Work degree apprentice, or a newly qualified social worker, this is the go-to textbook for being able to understand , think critically, and apply law to your social work practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Learning about the law in Social Work can be daunting for students. Having resources to support learners to manage their anxieties and to facilitate their learning is essential.  Dr Evans and Ms Harvey have developed a unique resource that seeks to make learning about the law in social work more accessible.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e -- Dr Andrew Richardson FRSA, SHHEA * Head of Division Social Work, Community \u0026amp; Public Health, London South Bank University. *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This highly readable book is a great guide for students seeking to understand the range of relevant legislation. The use of case studies really brings the law to life, making it easier to understand and remember. The materials are attractive and colour coded, which enables students to link the law more clearly. The study skills chapter, designed to help students with law essays and law exams, is particularly innovative and helpful. An authoritative but accessible guide that should be required reading.\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e -- Dr Andrew Whittaker * Professor of Social Work Research, London South Bank University *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“This book contains all that Social Work students will need to gain a clear understanding of relevant law current to practice.  Students are often riddled with anxiety when their law exam is looming.  This textbook offers a differential learning approach suitable for learners of all styles and needs.  I have been educating and training students and qualified staff for 26 years and consider this publication’s content with its various activities and information highly relevant to students  to embed law confidently and appropriately in their placements and future practice… This is a great resource and well worth the investment.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e -- Darlene Lamont * MA Course Director, School of Allied Health, Social Work and Advanced Practice *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Introduction to using this book\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Introduction to the English legal system and social work\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart One; Law relating to children\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Child legislation part one – Child in need or risk of significant harm?\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Child legislation part two - When children become looked after\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Child legislation part three – Children in the criminal justice system\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Two: Law affecting children and adults\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Chapter 7: Children and adults - Mental Capacity Act 2005\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Deprivation of liberty safeguards (DoLS) and Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) - Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Children and adults - Mental Health Act 1983\/2007\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Children and adults – Legislation pertaining to disability\/impairment seen and unseen\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Three: Law specific to adults\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Adult care: Care Act 2014\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Four: Practice related study skills\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 11:  Study skills: Applying the law to your social work practice\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConclusion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Conclusion\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReferences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlossary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Critical Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51020830867799,"sku":"9781914171802","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781914171802.jpg?v=1750784512","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/social-work-law-applying-the-law-in-practice-9781914171802","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}