Practising Social Work Law

Braye, Suzy; Preston-Shoot, Michael

ISBN 10: 0230543189 / ISBN 13: 9780230543188

Published by Palgrave Macmillan, 2009

Seller Inventory # U9780230543188

Synopsis:

When you study social work law, it can feel like there are many more questions than answers. Practising Social Work Law is here to help. Arguing that knowledge of the law alone is insufficient, this book identifies the connections between law and social work to provide readers with the critical knowledge needed for competent practice. It analyzes the practice-based dilemmas social workers often encounter, and clarifies the values, skills and understanding needed to make sound professional decisions and judgements. This is a fully revised and extended edition of a well respected text. It includes new material in every chapter, incorporating research-informed commentary and up-to-date case law and guidance. Written by two leading authorities in the field, it is an invaluable resource for students, practitioners and educators alike.

About the Author: SUZY BRAYE is Professor of Social Work and Head of Department, Social Work& Social Care, at the University of Sussex, UK, and is the Editor of the European Journal of Social Work. She has written widely on social work and the law, adult services provision and the participation of experts by experience in social work policy, practice, education and research, and has worked in mental health and adult care, staff development and children's services management. MICHAEL PRESTON-SHOOT is Professor of Social Work and Dean of the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences at the University of Bedfordshire, UK. He is an Independent Chair of both a safeguarding vulnerable adults board and a local safeguarding children's board. He has researched and written extensively on social work law, and also on social work education and service user experiences of service provision. He is Joint Founding Editor of Ethics and Social Welfare. Suzy and Michael are the authors of the Social Care Institute for Excellence's (SCIE) award-winning e-learning objects for social work law.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Practising Social Work Law
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: 46925172
Signed: 2/20/2026 8:50:51 AM
Edition: 1771577451.