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Social Work and the Courts

A Casebook, 2nd Edition

By Daniel Pollack

Published February 28th 2003 by Routledge – 304 pages

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Description

Social Work and the Courts is a compendium of the most recent and important legal cases in social work and social welfare. Its dissection and analysis of crucial cases makes it an excellent tool for teaching social workers to understand the legal system and its operation. The book demonstrates how courts view and deal with the performance, action, and conduct of social workers and their agencies.

This second edition includes more case studies, paying particular attention to recent cases on foster care and child welfare.

In addition, a new section on "References and Further Readings" has been added to the end of each chapter along with an update bibliography and Internet bibliography so that readers may easily find supplementary information.

Reviews

"Pollack's unique approach to complex legal and social work topics does a good job of bridging the professional gap between lawyers and social workers. The legal summaries are rich with content and context and the social work references bolster an already dynamic analysis. By integrating the tools of each profession, he offers new insight and perspective and presents the material in a way that benefits social workers and lawyers alike." - James R. Marsh, Ph.D., CEO and Publisher, e-Lawpublishing.com LLC

Contents

Issues and Decisions

Table of Cases

Acknowledgements

Introduction

How to Use This Book

1. Child Welfare

2. Social Worker Liability and Immunity

3. Mental Health Issues

4. Aging

5. Women and the Law

6. Income Support

7. Social Workers in the Court

8. Social Workers as Employees

9. Public Policy

Glossary

Recent Bibliography

Human Service Internet Sites

Name: Social Work and the Courts: A Casebook, 2nd Edition (Paperback) – Routledge 
Description: By Daniel Pollack. Social Work and the Courts is a compendium of the most recent and important legal cases in social work and social welfare. Its dissection and analysis of crucial cases makes it an excellent tool for teaching social workers to understand the legal system...
Categories: Ethics & Legal issues in Mental Health, Counseling, Social Work Policy