Forensic Social Work
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This extensively revised edition reviews the latest research and practices in forensic social work. Readers learn to integrate socio-legal knowledge when working with diverse populations in a variety of settings. Noted interdisciplinary contributors review the most common forensic issues encountered in the field to better prepare readers to deal with the resulting financial, psychological, emotional, and legal ramifications.
Using a human rights and social justice approach, the book demonstrates the use of a forensic lens when working with individuals, families, organizations, and communities that struggle with social justice issues. Each chapter features objectives, competencies, Voices From the Field, a conclusion, exercises, and additional resources. The book is ideal for MSW and BSW courses in forensic social work as well as forensic/legal courses taught in criminal justice and psychology.
Practitioners working in a variety of settings who must have a working knowledge of forensic social work will also appreciate this comprehensive overview of the field. Key Features:Highlights working with various populations such as minorities, immigrants, veterans, the elderly, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, substance abusers, trauma survivors, and more. Reviews the field’s conceptual and historical foundation and pertinent laws to better prepare readers for professional practice (Part I).
Introduces the most common forensic issues encountered when working in various settings, including health care, social and protective services, the child welfare system, the criminal justice system, school systems, immigration services, addiction treatment facilities, and more (Part II). Provides a wealth of practical guidance via case studies and interviewing, assessment, and intervention tips. Voices From the Field written by seasoned practitioners introduce common situations readers are likely to encounter.
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- Springer Publishing LLC
- 9780826120670
- 9780826120663
- ePub
- 2
- George Stuart Leibowitz, Tina Maschi
- English
- 2017-07-26
- 100
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- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Contributors
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Share Forensic Social Work: Psychosocial and Legal Issues Across Diverse Populations and Settings, Second Edition
- Part I. A Human Rights and Social Justice Approach to Forensic Practice
- 1. Conceptual and Historical Overview of Forensic Social Work
- 2. Life Course Systems Power Analysis: Understanding Health and Justice Disparities for Forensic Assessment and Intervention
- 3. Human Rights: Some Implications for Social Work
- 4. Social Work and the Law: An Overview of Ethics, Social Work, and Civil and Criminal Law
- Part II. Systems of Care and Forensic Practice
- 5. Education, Social Work, and the Law
- 6. Thinking Outside the Box: Tackling Health Inequities Through Forensic Social Work Practice
- 7. Housing
- 8. Employment at the Intersection of the Juvenile Justice System
- 9. Families as a System in Forensic Practice
- 10. Family and Social Services: Meeting Basic Human Needs of Income, Food, and Shelter
- 11. Child Welfare
- 12. Domestic Violence
- 13. Substance Use and Co-Occurring Psychiatric Disorders Treatment: Systems and Issues for Those in Jail, Prison, and on Parole
- 14. Critical Issues, Trends, and Interventions in Juvenile Justice
- 15. The Criminal Justice System: A History of Mass Incarceration With Implications for Forensic Social Work
- 16. Adult Protective Services at the Intersection of Aging and Disability
- 17. Justice-Involved Veterans: Programs and Services
- 18. The Immigrant Justice System
- 19. Intersectoral Collaboration: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Homelessness Among Vulnerable Populations
- Part III. Core Skills: Practice, Research and Evaluation, Policy, and Advocacy
- 20. Empirically Informed Forensic Social Work Practice
- 21. Motivational Interviewing
- 22. Forensic Interviewing
- 23. Expert Witness Testimony in Forensic Practice and Justice Systems
- 24. Restorative Justice and Community Well-Being: Visualizing Theories, Practices, and Research—Part 1
- 25. Restorative Justice: What Social Workers Need to Do—Part 2
- 26. Empowerment and Feminist Practice With Forensic Populations
- 27. Family Engagement and Social Work in Statutory Settings
- 28. Collaboration and Care Coordination
- 29. Human Rights Issues and Research With Prisoners and Other Vulnerable Populations: Where Does Evidence-Based Practice Go From Here?
- 30. Forensic Research and Evaluation: Program and Policy Interventions That Promote Human Rights and Social Justice
- 31. Case Level and Policy Advocacy
- 32. Victim Advocacy
- 33. Family Televisiting: An Innovative Psychologist-Directed Program to Increase Resilience and Reduce Trauma Among Children With Incarcerated Parents
- Index