Legal Issues in Social Work Practice and Research

Description

This highly practical text surveys the myriad legal and ethical issues that social workers encounter both in daily practice and under special circumstances. Its initial section presents concepts in law and ethics that unite practitioners, researchers, and academics in the field, such as confidentiality, informed consent, and the interplay between social work and administrative and judicial systems. A selection of representative cases illustrates legal aspects involved in providing services to families, children, elders, and persons with disabilities. Also included are chapters on advocacy in social work, both in its potential to influence policy and on the global stage as part of the ongoing struggle for human rights and dignity. Among the topics covered:Confidentiality and the social worker-client relationship Liability issues for social workers in the clinical context Legal issues arising in the context of social work research The social worker and forensic social work Social worker involvement in access to school and school services Social work in the context of health care Legal issues working with immigrants, refugees, and asylees The interface between social work and human rightsLegal Issues in Social Work Practice and Research is an interdisciplinary text aimed at social work, mental health, and legal professionals. It enhances the power of social work as an integrative system to support clients’ rights and agency. Front Matter ....Pages i-xiv The Social Worker-Client Relationship (Sana Loue)....Pages 1-15 Confidentiality and Disclosure (Sana Loue)....Pages 17-44 Licensing Issues (Sana Loue)....Pages 45-55 Liability Issues for Social Workers in the Clinical Context: An Overview (Sana Loue)....Pages 57-79 Legal Issues in Social Work Research (Sana Loue)....Pages 81-101 The Social Worker and Forensic Social Work (Sana Loue)....Pages 103-131 Working with Families (Sana Loue)....Pages 133-152 School Social Work (Sana Loue)....Pages 153-167 Social Work in the Context of Health Care (Sana Loue)....Pages 169-182 Mental Health and Substance Use (Sana Loue)....Pages 183-206 Abuse and Neglect Issues Across the Lifespan (Sana Loue)....Pages 207-231 Legal Issues Working with Immigrants, Refugees, and Asylees (Sana Loue)....Pages 233-251 International Social Work (Sana Loue)....Pages 253-264 Back Matter ....Pages 265-327