Social Work and the Courts is a collection of important and cutting-edge court decisions in the field of human services, now in its third edition. Pollack and Kleinman present an array of legal cases in everyday language, with clear explanations of the facts and issues, and in-depth examinations of the reasoning and implications of each decision. This new edition includes over twenty new cases, all of which happened between 2010 and 2014, making this one of the most significant and timely investigations of how social work and the law intersect.
Key Features
- Over twenty new cases included, focusing on rulings from 2010 to 2014.
- Clear explanations of legal facts and issues in everyday language.
- In-depth analyses of the reasoning and implications of each decision.
- Special attention to recent rulings in child welfare and social worker liability.
- Excellent teaching tool and essential resource for social workers and policy makers.
Additional Information
The dissection and analysis of these influential cases makes this volume an excellent teaching tool and an essential resource for both social workers and policy makers.
