The social worker's guide to children and families law /
General Material Designation
[Book]
First Statement of Responsibility
Lynn Davis.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Philadelphia :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Jessica Kingsley Publishers,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2009.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
304 pages ;
Dimensions
24 cm
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
Part 1: Fundamentals.; Chapter 1. Human Rights.; Chapter 2. Key Points in Children and Families Law.; Chapter 3. Parental Responsibility and Children's Autonomy.; Part 2: Private Law.; Chapter 4. Section 8 Orders -- Specific Issue and Prohibited Steps.; Chapter 5. Contact, Residence and Special guardianship.; Part 3 -- The Local Authority's Support Role.; Chapter 6. Section 17 Children in Need.; Chapter 7. Accommodation.; Part 4: Child Protection.; Chapter 8. Section 47 investigations.; Chapter 9. Emergency Action.; Part 5: Care Proceedings.; Chapter 10. The Threshold Criteria.; Chapter 11. Care Proceedings -- Interim Stages.; Chapter 12. Care Proceedings -- Care Planning and Orders.; Chapter 13. Care Plans and Contact.; Part 6: Adoption.; Chapter 14. Adoption Fundamentals and Placement By Consent.; Chapter 15. Placement Orders and Contact. References. Index.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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"The Social Worker's Guide to Children and Families Law is an accessible, jargon-free guide to the key elements of the law that concern practising social workers in children and families teams in England and Wales." "This resource for everyday practice includes explanations of the fundamental concepts of parental responsibility and human rights, and the detailed provisions of private and public law, including adoption. The legal issues raised by atypical families (such as those in gay relationships, of mixed heritage or with children or parents with disabilities) are also covered throughout the text. It includes bullet lists, checklists and charts for quick and easy reference, as well as highlighted points for practice and illustrative case scenarios to put the law into context." "This guide will be an invaluable resource for practising social workers, as well as trainees, students and those studying for post-qualifying awards."--BOOK JACKET.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Children-- Legal status, laws, etc.-- England.
Parent and child (Law)-- England.
Social workers-- England, Handbooks, manuals, etc.