Publisher's Synopsis
Effective social work practice relies on good understanding of the law along with the skills to use this knowledge well. This essential book
provides a wide-ranging thematic account of social work practice in Scotland, making critical links between concepts, the contexts of practice
and first-hand experiences of Scottish social work law.
The book covers important subjects such as:
- Service user and carer rights
- Legal and social work values
- Accountability
- Effective assessment
- Safeguarding, risk and protection
- Youth and adult criminal justice
- Partnership, participation and advocacy
- Delivery of personalised services
