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Courtroom and Report Writing Skills for Social Workers
Second Edition
- Clare Seymour - Anglia Ruskin University, UK
- Richard Seymour
July 2011 | 192 pages | Learning Matters
This new text will build on Courtroom Skills for Social Workers, by updating the legal and research content and strengthening the material on recording. There will also be additional contributions from service users and more practice examples, so as to make the book interesting and relevant for qualified social workers. It will assist social workers in meeting their CPD requirements for continuing registration and also offer a framework for short in-service training courses on court skills and recording, both areas in which social workers' performance comes under the scrutiny of other professionals.
Introduction
PART I: THE ENGLISH LEGAL SYSTEM IN CONTEXT
Historical Development
The English Legal System in Practice
Legal Language and Decision-making
Values and Principles in Law and Social Work
PART II: PREPARING FOR COURT
Legal Advice and Representation
Achieving Excellence in Case Recording
Writing Formal Reports for Court
PART III: ATTENDING COURT
Court Rules, Etiquette and Practical Matters
Giving Evidence
Cross-Examination
What Happens Next?
Conclusion
The Book has been used for students undertaking AMHP training.
Social Work Department, Birmingham City University
November 7, 2012
Much needed and useful text that supports our final year students - brilliantly written, excellent case studies and sign posting.
Social Work Department, University Centre Barnsley
June 21, 2012
Really good book, essential reading for my final year students in Children and Families module and useful for them to take on into employment as a practice guide
Social Work (City), Nottingham Trent University
April 23, 2012
A good book for PQ
Social Work Office (Redditch), North East Worcestershire College
March 20, 2012
This book not only provides good practical advice for writing for court but for any situation where a 'formal' approach to report writing is needed.
Social Work, Dundee University
February 24, 2012
very clear and useful
Social Work Office (Redditch), North East Worcestershire College
December 23, 2011
