Social Work Law

Learning about the law in Social Work can be daunting for students. Having resources to support learners to manage their anxieties and to facilitate their learning is essential. Dr Evans and Ms Harvey have developed a unique resource that seeks to make learning about the law in social work more accessible. Dr Andrew Richardson FRSA, SHHEAHead of Division Social Work, Community & Public Health, London South Bank University. This highly readable book is a great guide for students seeking to understand the range of relevant legislation. The use of case studies really brings the law to life, making it easier to understand and remember. The materials are attractive and colour coded, which enables students to link the law more clearly. The study skills chapter, designed to help students with law essays and law exams, is particularly innovative and helpful. An authoritative but accessible guide that should be required reading. Dr Andrew Whittaker, Professor of Social Work Research, London South Bank University “This book contains all that Social Work students will need to gain a clear understanding of relevant law current to practice. Students are often riddled with anxiety when their law exam is looming. This textbook offers a differential learning approach suitable for learners of all styles and needs. I have been educating and training students and qualified staff for 26 years and consider this publication’s content with its various activities and information highly relevant to students to embed law confidently and appropriately in their placements and future practice… This is a great resource and well worth the investment.” Darlene Lamont, MA Course Director, School of Allied Health, Social Work and Advanced Practice