Social Work and the Law

Proceedings of the National Organization of Forensic Social Work, 2000

Ira Arthell Neighbors, Anne Chambers, Ellen Levin, Gila Nordman, Cynthia Tutrone (Autoren)

Buch | Softcover

140 Seiten

2002
Routledge (Verlag)
978-0-7890-1548-8 (ISBN)

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Examine cutting-edge research on the social worker’s role in the legal system!Social Work and the Law: Proceedings of the National Organization of Forensic Social Work, 2000 addresses the issues and concerns facing social workers who deal with law and the legal system. This comprehensive research collection is essential for providing diagnosis, treatment, and recommendations on legal issues and litigation, both criminal and civil. The findings are invaluable for social workers called upon for consultation, education, and training insights when dealing with legal personnel.As the relatively new field of forensic social work grows, the issues related to its expansion become more complex. Social Work and the Law presents thoughtful commentary on those issues, taken from cutting-edge research findings on the links between animal, child, and domestic abuse; the psychology of stalkers (and their targets); empowering the drug courts; determining competency to stand trial; and much more! Vital for social work practitioners, the book is also an important resource for medical, legal, and criminal justice professionals, educators, and counselors.Social Work and the Law is a valuable guide for anyone dealing with:

the assessment and treatment of criminal and juvenile justice populations
the civil rights of the mentally ill and mentally impaired
the social work aspects of marriage, divorce, and annulment
the termination of parental rights
and much more!

More and more, social workers will need legal knowledge as they advocate for clients who have legal problems and/or are involved in the judicial system. Social Work and the Law provides essential information on dealing with issues confronted by the civil and criminal justice systems.

Ira Arthell Neighbors, Anne Chambers, Ellen Levin, Gila Nordman, Cynthia Tutrone

About the Editors
Contributors
Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1. Curricula Development in Forensic Social Work at the MSW and Post-MSW Levels
A National Survey of Schools of Social Work
Curriculum Development at the MSW Level
Curriculum Development at the Post-MSW Level
Chapter 2. Competence to Stand Trial An Eleven-Year Case Study
Competence in Connecticut
State of Connecticut v. Kenneth Curtis
Conclusion
Chapter 3. Stalking: The Current Science
Definition
Prevalence
Demographic Characteristics of Stalkers
Psychiatric Characteristic of Stalkers
Victim-Offender Relationship
Stalking Typologies
Patterns of Pursuit
Violence: Threats and Incidence
Victim Characteristics
Risk Management Strategies
Chapter 4. Links Among Animal Abuse, Child Abuse, and Domestic Violence
Animal Abuse
Child Abuse
Domestic Violence
A Call to Connect
Appendix: Boat Inventory on Animal-Related Experiences
Chapter 5. Empowering Drug Courts Through Evaluation: Serving As Change Agents to Help Others Help Themselves
Development and Operation of the Drug Court Team
The Next Step: Evaluation
Chapter 6. Is Social Work Y2K Compliant? Adapting to the Mandates of Future Practice
Introduction
Evolution to the Future: The Context and Dimensions of Social Work Practice
Mandates As “Bad Things”
On Future Readiness and Implications for Social Work Practice and Education
Chapter 7. Life or Death? Using Multidisciplinary Life History Research in Forensic Social Work
Life History Research: An Overview
Traditional Roles in Social Work and Psychology
Demonstration of Multidisciplinary Work Through Two Life Histories
Implications for Practice
Chapter 8. Psychological Testing for Social Worker in a Forensic Setting
Introduction
Who Are We?
What Does Testing Have to Do With It?
Commonly Used Tests
The Five Commandments of Psychological Testing
Conclusion
Appendix A. Bylaws of the National Organization of Forensic Social Work
Appendix B. National Organization of Forensic Social Work Code of Ethics
Index
Reference Notes Included

Erscheint lt. Verlag	7.6.2002
Verlagsort	New York
Sprache	englisch
Maße	152 x 212 mm
Gewicht	226 g
Themenwelt	Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Sozialpädagogik
Themenwelt	Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie
ISBN-10	0-7890-1548-X / 078901548X
ISBN-13	978-0-7890-1548-8 / 9780789015488
Zustand	Neuware