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This book explores forensic social work and offers examples of legal conflicts practitioners may face in their practice. Discussing the origins of forensic social work and implications for future practice, the new edition of Forensic Social Work will help you offer better services to clients as it explores malpractice, licensing, credentialing, marketing for forensic clients, and presenting effective courtroom testimony.To view an excerpt online, find the book in our QuickSearch catalog at www.HaworthPress.com.

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• Preface and Acknowledgments(p. xi)
• Chapter 1. Forensic Social Work in a Litigious Society(p. 1)
• The Purpose of Forensic Social Work(p. 2)
• Law in the Origins of Social Work(p. 4)
• Early Affinity of Social Work and the Law(p. 6)
• Divergence Between Social Work and the Law(p. 7)
• Growth of the Litigious Society(p. 9)
• Social Work's Renewed Interest(p. 10)
• What Social Workers Must Know About the Law(p. 12)
• The Emergence of Forensic Social Work(p. 13)
• Chapter 2. The Practice of Forensic Social Work(p. 15)
• What Do Forensic Social Workers Do?(p. 15)
• Motivations for Forensic Social Workers(p. 17)
• Payment for Forensics Experts(p. 18)
• Positive Incentives(p. 19)
• Forensic Social Work As a Part-Time Occupation(p. 20)
• Steps Toward a Forensics Specialty(p. 21)
• How Expert Witnesses Become Established(p. 23)
• Referral-Building Activities(p. 24)
• Forensic Marketing Organizations(p. 26)
• Forensic Professional Groups(p. 28)
• Forensic Experts in Related Fields(p. 30)
• National Organization of Forensic Social Workers(p. 31)
• Conclusion(p. 32)
• Chapter 3. Testifying in Courtrooms(p. 33)
• Types of Courtroom Witnesses(p. 33)
• Roles of the Social Work Fact Witness(p. 34)
• Distinguishing Fact and Expert Witnesses(p. 36)
• The Subpoena(p. 38)
• Presenting Testimony Effectively(p. 40)
• Responding to Direct Examination(p. 42)
• Responding to Cross-Examination(p. 43)
• Hazards in Presenting Testimony(p. 44)
• Testifying Against Clients(p. 45)
• The Testimony of Children(p. 47)
• Recovered or Implanted Memory(p. 48)
• Ten Guidelines for the Effective Witness(p. 50)
• Chapter 4. Testifying As an Expert Witness(p. 53)
• Pretrial Negotiations(p. 54)
• Negotiating Payment(p. 56)
• Preparation As an Expert Witness(p. 58)
• Rehearsing Expert Testimony(p. 60)
• Voir Dire: Qualifying As an Expert(p. 61)
• Presenting Expert Testimony(p. 64)
• Direct Examination of the Expert(p. 64)
• Cross-Examination of Expert Witnesses(p. 66)
• Tactics to Impeach Expert Witnesses(p. 67)
• Conclusion(p. 69)
• Chapter 5. Malpractice and How to Avoid It(p. 71)
• Some Malpractice Examples(p. 71)
• Responsibility for Therapy Outcomes(p. 73)
• Alleged Child Abuse: To Report or Not?(p. 75)
• The Ramona Case(p. 76)
• Criteria for Malpractice Liability(p. 79)
• Preventive and Defensive Practices(p. 80)
• Conduct Leading to Malpractice Claims(p. 81)
• Chapter 6. When Laws and Ethics Collide(p. 99)
• The Limits of Confidentiality(p. 100)
• Child Abuse and Neglect Laws(p. 101)
• "Duty to Warn" Laws(p. 103)
• The Tarasoff Case(p. 104)
• Rationale of Judges and Legal Officials(p. 107)
• Guidelines for Coping(p. 108)
• Implementing the Actual Warning(p. 109)
• Jaffee vs. Redmond(p. 111)
• Conclusion(p. 114)
• Chapter 7. Preparing for Litigation(p. 115)
• Recognizing a Potential Legal Hazard(p. 115)
• The Emotional Risks of Litigation(p. 117)
• When to Seek Legal Help(p. 118)
• Costs of Litigation(p. 120)
• Goals in Hiring a Lawyer(p. 122)
• Trial or Settlement?(p. 127)
• Chapter 8. Professional Review: Judgment by Colleagues(p. 131)
• Need for Alternatives to Law Courts(p. 132)
• Philosophies of Reviewing Organizations(p. 135)
• Types of Sanctions(p. 136)
• Disciplinary Action Reporting System (DARS)(p. 138)
• Third-Party Review Procedures(p. 138)
• NASW Peer Review Procedure(p. 140)
• Critique of NASW Adjudication Procedures(p. 144)
• Other Professional Review Procedures(p. 145)
• Inevitability of Peer Review(p. 146)
• How to Avoid or Minimize Sanctions(p. 147)
• When Misconduct Is Acknowledged(p. 149)
• Chapter 9. Case Recording and Written Contracts(p. 151)
• Report Writing for the Litigious Society(p. 152)
• Record Keeping for Couples and Families(p. 153)
• The Problem-Oriented (SOAP) Record(p. 155)
• Accessibility of Case Records(p. 156)
• Forensics Reports versus Case Records(p. 157)
• The Written Contract(p. 159)
• Written versus Verbal Contracts(p. 173)
• The Preservation of Contracts and Records(p. 174)
• Conclusion(p. 175)
• Chapter 10. Legal and Professional Credentials(p. 177)
• Practicing Without Credentials(p. 177)
• Consequences of Misrepresentation(p. 179)
• What Are Credentials?(p. 180)
• Origins of Social Work Credentials(p. 184)
• Requirements for Professional Credentials(p. 188)
• Social Work Licensure(p. 193)
• Comparing Credentials with Other Professions(p. 199)
• Unresolved Credentialing Problems(p. 201)
• The AASSWB Model Social Work Practice Act(p. 204)
• Conclusion(p. 206)
• Appendix State Boards of Social Work Licensure(p. 209)
• Glossary(p. 219)
• Bibliography(p. 235)
• Index(p. 249)

Notas de autor provistas por Syndetics

Robert L. Barker heads a consulting organization to help social agencies write and administer grant proposals and raise funds. For twelve years Dr. Barker was Professor of Social Work at the National Catholic School of Social Services, The Catholic University of America, in Washington, DC, and Co-Director of the Potomac Psychiatric Center in Maryland and Washington, DC
Douglas M. Branson is Professor of Law at the University of Pittsburgh Law School and visiting Professor at law schools in Spain, South Africa, and Australia