A unique and practical book for lawyers, social workers and social work students in Northern Ireland. Covering all areas of the law relating to social work prac

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Over the past 40 years, social work in Northern Ireland has been responsive to a number of changing contexts and environments. Throughout 'the Troubles,' social

This book will help social work students gain a secure foothold in understanding aspects of law as applied to social work practice. It is not a law manual or fu