Forensic social work : legal aspects of professional practice / / Robert L. Barker, Douglas M. Branson

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910172259503321
• Autore: Barker Robert L.
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Oxon [England] : , : Routledge, , 2013
• ISBN: 9780789008671; 1-317-82628-0; 1-315-82157-5
• Edizione: [Second edition.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (277 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): BransonDouglas M
• Disciplina: 344.73/0313; 344.730313
• Soggetti: Forensic sociology - United States; Social workers - Legal status, laws, etc; Evidence, Expert - United States
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: First published 2000 by Routledge.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface and Acknowledgments; Chapter 1. Forensic Social Work in a Litigious Society; The Purpose of Forensic Social Work; Law in the Origins of Social Work; Early Affinity of Social Work and the Law; Divergence Between Social Work and the Law; Growth of the Litigious Society; Social Work's Renewed Interest; What Social Workers Must Know About the Law; The Emergence of Forensic Social Work; Chapter 2. The Practice of Forensic Social Work; What Do Forensic Social Workers Do?; Motivations for Forensic Social Workers; Payment for Forensics Experts; Positive IncentivesForensic Social Work As a Part-Time Occupation; Steps Toward a Forensics Specialty; How Expert Witnesses Become Established; Referral-Building Activities; Forensic Marketing Organizations; Forensic Professional Groups; Forensic Experts in Related Fields; National Organization of Forensic Social Workers; Conclusion; Chapter 3. Testifying in Courtrooms; Types of Courtroom Witnesses; Roles of the Social Work Fact Witness; Distinguishing Fact and Expert Witnesses; The Subpoena; Presenting Testimony Effectively; Responding to Direct Examination; Responding to Cross-Examination; Hazards in Presenting TestimonyTestifying Against Clients; The Testimony of Children; Recovered or Implanted Memory; Ten Guidelines for the Effective Witness; Chapter 4. Testifying As an Expert Witness; Pretrial Negotiations; Negotiating Payment; Preparation As an Expert Witness; Rehearsing Expert Testimony; Voir Dire: Qualifying As an Expert; Presenting Expert Testimony; Direct Examination of the Expert; Cross-Examination of Expert Witnesses; Tactics to Impeach Expert Witnesses; Conclusion; Chapter 5. Malpractice and How to Avoid It; Some Malpractice Examples; Responsibility for Therapy OutcomesAlleged Child Abuse: To Report or Not?; The Ramona Case; Criteria for Malpractice Liability; Preventive and Defensive Practices; Conduct Leading to Malpractice Claims; Chapter 6. When Laws and Ethics Collide; The Limits of Confidentiality; Child Abuse and Neglect Laws; ""Duty to Warn"" Laws; The Tarasoff Case; Rationale of Judges and Legal Officials; Guidelines for Coping; Implementing the Actual Warning; Jaffee vs. Redmond; Conclusion; Chapter 7. Preparing for Litigation; Recognizing a Potential Legal Hazard; The Emotional Risks of Litigation; When to Seek Legal HelpCosts of Litigation; Goals in Hiring a Lawyer; Trial or Settlement?; Chapter 8. Professional Review: Judgment by Colleagues; Need for Alternatives to Law Courts; Philosophies of Reviewing Organizations; Types of Sanctions; Disciplinary Action Reporting System (DARS); Third-Party Review Procedures; NASW Peer Review Procedure; Critique of NASW Adjudication Procedures; Other Professional Review Procedures; Inevitability of Peer Review; How to Avoid or Minimize Sanctions; When Misconduct Is Acknowledged; Chapter 9. Case Recording and Written Contracts; Report Writing for the Litigious Society
• Sommario/riassunto: Explore the legalities and pitfalls of forensic social work!Forensic Social Work: Legal Aspects of Professional Practice, Second Edition examines the professional specialty of forensic social work which involves testifying in court as an expert witness, investigating cases of possible criminal conduct, and assisting the legal system in such issues as child custody disputes, divorce, child support, juvenile delinquency, spouse or child abuse, and placing individuals in mental hospitals. As a student or professional social worker, you will explore a variety of ethical and legal issues,