LEADER 05468oam 2200685I 450 001 996204932903316 005 20220519072933.0 010 $a9780789008671 010 $a1-317-82628-0 010 $a1-315-82157-5 024 7 $a10.4324/9781315821573 035 $a(CKB)1000000000726816 035 $a(EBL)1619200 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000409441 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)12126855 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000409441 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10437246 035 $a(PQKB)10452433 035 $a(OCoLC)874173098 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC1619200 035 $a(OCoLC)897460953 035 $a(EXLCZ)991000000000726816 100 $a20180706e20132000 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n|---||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 10$aForensic social work $elegal aspects of professional practice /$fRobert L. Barker, Douglas M. Branson 205 $aSecond edition. 210 1$aOxon [England] :$cRoutledge,$d2013. 215 $a1 online resource (277 p.) 300 $aFirst published 2000 by Routledge. 311 $a0-7890-0868-8 311 $a0-7890-0867-X 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 327 $aCover; 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 327 $aPositive 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 327 $aHazards 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 327 $aResponsibility 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 327 $aWhen 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 327 $aReport Writing for the Litigious Society 330 $aExplore 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, 606 $aForensic sociology$zUnited States 606 $aSocial workers$xLegal status, laws, etc 606 $aEvidence, Expert$zUnited States 608 $aElectronic books. 615 0$aForensic sociology 615 0$aSocial workers$xLegal status, laws, etc. 615 0$aEvidence, Expert 676 $a344.73/0313 700 $aBarker$b Robert L.$063066 701 $aBranson$b Douglas M$0899808 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a996204932903316 996 $aForensic social work$92240841 997 $aUNISA