This fully revised fourth edition of a well-respected textbook seeks to build social workers'
confidence in legal interpretation and implementation - practitioners must not only know the
law they must also have a critical appreciation of its implications for human rights civil
liberties and social justice. With a focus on promoting knowledge and skills in recognising
locating and articulating legal issues it also demonstrates how the law can be used to inform
practice standards and deliver positive outcomes for service users. This is essential reading
for Social Work Law modules at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Practitioners and
educators will also find it an invaluable resource to guide them through a complex yet vital
aspect of their work.
