02854cam a2200373 i 4500 283265 283265 18291697 OSt 20190822152215.0 140905s2016 maua b 001 0 eng 2014950543 9781133312611 (alk. paper) 1133312616 (alk. paper) DLC eng rda DLC pcc n-us--- KF390.S6 S25 2016 Saltzman, Andrea, author. Law in social work practice / Andrea Saltzman, M. A., J. D.; David M. Furman, M. S. W., J. D.; Kathleen Ohman, M. S. W., Ph. D.. Third edition. Boston, MA : Cengage Learning, [2016]. xix, 519 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm text txt rdacontent unmediated n rdamedia volume nc rdacarrier Includes bibliographical references and index. Part I: BASIC LEGAL CONCEPTS, PRINCIPLES, AND SKILLS FOR SOCIAL WORKERS -- 1. Understanding the Law and the Legal System -- 2. Skills in Finding, Reading, and Citing the Law -- 3. Understanding the Hearing Process -- 4. Skills for Competent Practice in the Hearing Process -- 5. Understanding the Constitution -- Part II: LAW IMPACTING ALL FIELDS OF SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE -- 6. Regulation of Practice -- 7. Confidentiality and Other Legal and Ethical Obligations -- 8. Sanctions for Illegal, Unethical, and Unprofessional Practice -- Part III: LAW RELATED TO SPECIFIC FIELDS OF SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE -- 9. Criminal Justice -- 10. Juvenile Justice -- 11. Protection of Children -- 12. Adoption of Children -- 13. Parentage and Child Support -- 14. Adult Domestic Relations -- 15. Custody of Children -- 16. Education of Children -- 17. Health Care -- 18. Commitment and Treatment of Persons with Mental Disorders -- 19. Guardianship and Protection of Vulnerable Adults. Written by an author team educated in both the law and social work, this book acquaints readers with major state and federal laws, regulations, and court opinions that directly affect social work practice. LAW IN SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE, 3rd Edition helps readers understand how to work within the legal system to benefit clients and further client interests, recognize certain client problems as legal, and work effectively with lawyers, as well as how the law shapes and restricts clients' actions. It also addresses how the law regulates social work practice, and how to recognize and respect the rights of clients and others affected by a practitioner's actions. Social workers Legal status, laws, etc. United States. Social legislation United States. Law United States. Furman, David M., author. Ohman, Kathleen, 1948- author. lcc 6 0 0 lcc 0 0 12 12 20 2019-08-20 40 107.75 0 KF390.S6 S25 2016 50000003269791 2019-08-20 00:00:00 c. 1 107.75 2019-08-20 6