Child Law for Social Work

by Jane Williams

Book Overview

An invaluable resource for all social workers in practice with children and families, this book examines key issues such as child protection, family support, care planning, adoption, and case preparation for court. Accessible to those without a background in law, the book highlights links between social work standards and legal values and rules. With promotion of the rights of children and families a measure of professional competence and legal obligation,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1412908035
• ISBN13: 9781412908030
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.7" x 9.6"