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  • © 1988

Child Care and the Courts

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  1. Carole R. Smith
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  2. Mary T. Lane
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  3. Terry Walsh
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Part of the book series: Practical Social Work Series (PSWS)

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-viii
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  2. Social Workers and the Legislative Framework: A Case of Occupational Blinkers

    • Carole R. Smith, Mary T. Lane, Terry Walsh
    Pages 1-28

  3. The Legal System

    • Carole R. Smith, Mary T. Lane, Terry Walsh
    Pages 29-56

  4. The Courts with Jurisdiction for Children

    • Carole R. Smith, Mary T. Lane, Terry Walsh
    Pages 57-94

  5. Preparing for Trial

    • Carole R. Smith, Mary T. Lane, Terry Walsh
    Pages 95-118

  6. Court Craft

    • Carole R. Smith, Mary T. Lane, Terry Walsh
    Pages 119-139

  7. Family Courts: A Bright Hope for the Future?

    • Carole R. Smith, Mary T. Lane, Terry Walsh
    Pages 140-173

  8. Conclusion

    • Carole R. Smith, Mary T. Lane, Terry Walsh
    Pages 174-177

  9. Back Matter

    Pages 178-183
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About this book

Planning for children occurs within a social work setting; putting plans into operation often requires legal action. Social workers need to understand the legal system and how to use it in order to help children and their families. This requires knowledge about the preparation of cases, decision making, choosing appropriate courts, giving evidence, writing court reports, court procedures, and communicating effectively with solicitors and court personnel. This book aims to help social workers feel positive and confident about acting within the legal system through developing essential knowledge and skills.
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