Forensic Social Work: Legal Aspects of Professional Practice SYNOPSIS
Examines the professional specialty of forensic social work, including the role of the field in a litigious society, testifying in the court room and as an expert witness, malpractice, ethics, preparing for litigation, judgment by colleagues, and case recording and written contracts. Includes a glossary, case examples, and information on legal and ethical issues, as well as information on credentials, marketing, and contacts. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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A lawyer and a social worker present a guide for social workers to the interface between the legal system and the human service system. They suggest ways to be of most help in cases of criminal conduct, child custody, divorce, mental hospital commitments, and other situations encountered in social work. Includes a glossary of terms with different meanings in the two fields. Paper edition (352-X), $19.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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