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Forensic Social Work: Legal Aspects of Professional Practice » (2nd Edition)

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Authors: Robert Barker, Douglas M. Branson, Douglas M. Branson (Editor), Douglas M. Branson
ISBN-13: 9780789008688, ISBN-10: 0789008688
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Taylor & Francis, Inc.
Date Published: December 1999
Edition: 2nd Edition

Author Biography: Robert Barker

Book Synopsis

Examines the professional specialty of forensic social work, including the role of the field in a litigious society, testifying in the court room and as an expert witness, malpractice, ethics, preparing for litigation, judgment by colleagues, and case recording and written contracts. Includes a glossary, case examples, and information on legal and ethical issues, as well as information on credentials, marketing, and contacts. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Booknews

A lawyer and a social worker present a guide for social workers to the interface between the legal system and the human service system. They suggest ways to be of most help in cases of criminal conduct, child custody, divorce, mental hospital commitments, and other situations encountered in social work. Includes a glossary of terms with different meanings in the two fields. Paper edition (352-X), $19.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

	Preface and Acknowledgments
Ch. 1	Forensic Social Work in a Litigious Society	1
Ch. 2	Presenting Testimony as an Expert Witness	13
Ch. 3	Malpractice and How to Avoid It	25
Ch. 4	When Laws and Ethics Collide	43
Ch. 5	Using Written Contracts with Clients	55
Ch. 6	A Model Contract for Workers and Clients	63
Ch. 7	Legal and Professional Credentials	71
Ch. 8	Adjudication Through Professional Review	85
Ch. 9	Preparing for Litigation	99
	Glossary of Forensic Social Work Terms	113
	Bibliography	125
	Index	135