The Role of Law in Social Work Practice and Administration /
Theodore Stein.
- 1 online resource (489 pages)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
PART 1. -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Sources of Law -- 3. The Justice System and an Introduction to Criminal and Civil Law -- 4. Legal Research -- 5. The Organization of Social Services and the Regulation of the Profession -- PART 2. -- 6. Professional Liability -- 7. Social Workers and the Courts -- PART 3. -- 8. Families and the Law -- 9. Education -- 10. Care and Protection of Children -- 11. Adoption -- 12. Domestic Violence -- 13. Legal Issues in Health Care -- 14. Mental Health and Law -- Notes -- Cases --Bibliography -- Index.
-- Frederic Reamer, School of Social Work, Rhode Island College.
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Social workers --Legal status, laws, etc.--United States. Social service--United States.