The strong nexus between law and social work is beyond dispute the law informsdaytoday social work practice and administration and social workers areemployed by... » 

The strong nexus between law and social work is beyond dispute the law informsdaytoday social work practice and administration and social workers areemployed by the courts. Moreover they work collaboratively with attorneys inlegal aid offices public defendersoffices and other law enforcementsettings interviewing clients preparing reports for use in courtinterpreting social science information and providing consultation on how bestto approach client problems. This book addresses the relationship between theprofessions of social work and law and helps social workers develop theknowledge necessary to practice in a legal environment. The author focuses onhow the law affects the daytoday practice of social work the creationadministration and operation of social service agencies and the ways in whichsocial workers and attorneys collaborate to serve the public. «