Includes index.
The legal system
Law and ethics in social work practice
Human rights and equality law
Confidentiality and responsible information handling
Capacity and consent
Safeguarding children and interagency working
The principles and purposes of the Children Act 1989
Local authority support for children and families
Investigation and case planning
Writing reports
Applying to court
Evidence
Long term planning for children
Children accused of crime
The child as victim of crime-evidence and protection from the criminal justice system
Overview-community care services and service users
Assessment of need for community care
Meeting assessed need for community care
Admission to hospital or guardianship for mental disorder
Vioence, harassment, and anti-social behaviour in and around the home
Housing and homelessness.
Law for social workers by Hugh Brayne. ISBN 9780199211166. Published by Oxford University Press in 2008. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.