Brammer, Alison.

Social work law / Alison Brammer. - 3rd ed. - Harlow, England ; New York : Pearson Longman, 2010. - lxvi, 621 p. : ill., forms ; 25 cm.

Introduction to law and social work practice -- Sources of law -- Courts and law officers -- Social workers’ role in law -- The Human Rights Act 1998 and social work practice -- Discrimination -- Supporting children and families -- Children and family breakdown -- Child protection -- Looked after children -- Adoption -- Education -- Youth justice -- Community care -- Mental health -- Mental capacity -- Adult protection -- Criminal justice -- Welfare and homelessness -- Asylum.

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