Forensic social work : legal aspects of professional practice /
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| Author / Creator: | Barker, Robert L. |
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| Edition: | 2nd ed. |
| Imprint: | New York : Haworth Press, c2000. |
| Description: | xii, 262 p. ; 22 cm. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Haworth social work practice in action Haworth social work practice. |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/4155636 |
Table of 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 Incentives
- Forensic 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 Testimony
- Testifying 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 Outcomes
- Alleged 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 Help
- Costs 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
- Record Keeping for Couples and Families
- The Problem-Oriented (SOAP) Record
- Accessibility of Case Records
- Forensics Reports versus Case Records
- The Written Contract
- Written versus Verbal Contracts
- The Preservation of Contracts and Records
- Conclusion
- Chapter 10.. Legal and Professional Credentials
- Practicing Without Credentials
- Consequences of Misrepresentation
- What Are Credentials?
- Origins of Social Work Credentials
- Requirements for Professional Credentials
- Social Work Licensure
- Comparing Credentials with Other Professions
- Unresolved Credentialing Problems
- The AASSWB Model Social Work Practice Act
- Conclusion
- Appendix. State Boards of Social Work Licensure
- Glossary
- Bibliography
- Index