Social work practice in the criminal justice system / George T. Patterson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Patterson, George T.

Contributor:

Lipman Criminology Library Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Criminal justice, Administration of--United States.

Criminal justice, Administration of.

United States.

Social work with criminals--United States.

Social work with criminals.

Physical Description:

xv, 219 pages ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York : Routledge, 2012.

Summary:

"The criminal justice system, with its complex policies and procedures and its focus on deterrence, punishment, and rehabilitation, can be a difficult system to understand. Forensic Social Work presents an overview of the the criminal justice system, exploring the network of systems which comprise it. Integrating social work values and a commitment to social justice, this textbook explores how social workers can practice to address social problems within the criminal justice system and promotes the development of knowledge, skills and critical reflection in this increasingly important area of practice. In addition to covering the four key areas for social work practice law enforcement; courts; corrections; and legislation it covers: Alternative programs and services, Special populations such as juveniles, women and sex offenders, Special topics such as reoffending, wrongful conviction and racial disparities. Social work skills in the criminal justice system. Looking at the challenges and opportunities of social work practice in the criminal justice system, this is the ideal text for students undertaking courses in forensic social work."-- Provided by publisher.

"The criminal justice system, with its complex policies and procedures and its focus on deterrence, punishment, and rehabilitation, can be a difficult system to understand. Social Work Practice in the Criminal Justice System presents an overview of the criminal justice system, exploring the network of systems which comprise it. Integrating social work values and a commitment to social justice, this textbook explores how social workers can practice to address social problems within the criminal justice system and promotes the development of knowledge, skills and critical reflection in this increasingly important area of practice. In addition to covering the four key areas for social work practice - law enforcement, courts, corrections, and legislation - it covers: Alternative programs and services Special populations - such as juveniles, women and sex offenders Special topics - such as reoffending, wrongful conviction and racial disparities The application of evidence-based practice principles in criminal justice. Looking at the challenges and opportunities of social work practice in the criminal justice system, this is the ideal text for social work instructors, students and practitioners working with or within the criminal justice system. Each chapter includes a summary of social work practice implications, key terms, and suggested further reading"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

1 Introduction to the U.S. Criminal Justice System 1

Chapter Overview 1

Four Components of the Criminal Justice System 2

Public Safety and the NASW Code of ethics 2

Size and Scope of the U.S. Criminal Justice System 2

Overview of the U.S. Criminal Justice System 5

Criminal Justice Agencies as a System 7

Overview of Crimes 8

Measuring Crime Rates 8

Theoretical Explanations of Crime and Victimization 9

Criminal Justice Perspectives 11

Criminal Justice and Human Rights 13

History of Social Work Practice in the U.S. Criminal Justice System 14

The NASW Code of ethics 16

Implications for Social Work Practice 18

Chapter Summary 19

Key Terms 20

Questions for Review 20

Further Reading 20

2 Legislation and the Criminal Justice System 21

Chapter Overview 21

Social Work and Legislation 22

Social and Political Action 23

Social Justice 24

The Federal Legislative Process 25

Locating Bills and Laws 27

Legislative Advocacy 28

Social Work Interest Groups 30

Examples of Federal Criminal Justice Legislation 31

Critical Issues in Crime Legislation 34

Implications for Social Work Practice 38

Chapter Summary 38

Key Terms 39

Questions for Review 39

Further Reading 39

3 Law Enforcement 40

Chapter Overview 40

Law Enforcement Functions that Support Police Social Work 40

A Schema for Understanding Law Enforcement Agencies 44

Police Social Work 49

Implications for Social Work Practice 54

Chapter Summary 55

Key Terms 55

Questions for Review 56

Further Reading 56

4 The Court System 57

Chapter Overview 57

Types of Laws 57

Social Work and the Law 58

NASW Legal Resources 60

Overview of the Court System 61

Specialty Courts or Problem-solving Courts 66

Restorative Justice 70

Mitigation Specialists 70

Forensic Social Work 71

Critical Issues in the Court System 72

Implications for Social Work Practice 74

Chapter Summary 75

Key Terms 76

Questions for Review 76

Further Reading 76

5 Corrections 77

Chapter Overview 77

Overview of Correctional Facilities 77

Corrections Services 80

Correctional Social Work 84

Community-based Corrections 85

Prisoner Reentry 85

Parole 89

Probation 91

Implications for Social Work Practice 91

Chapter Summary 92

Key Terms 93

Questions for Review 93

Further Reading 93

6 Alternative Criminal Justice Reforms and Programs 94

Chapter Overview 94

The Need for Alternative Criminal Justice Reforms and Programs 94

Criminal Justice Reforms 96

Alternative Programs and Services 99

Women's Advocacy Project 105

The Innocence Project 105

Looking Forward 106

Implications for Social Work Practice 106

Chapter Summary 107

Key Terms 107

Questions for Review 108

Further Reading 108

7 Special Populations and Emerging Issues within the Criminal Justice System 109

Chapter Overview 109

Special Populations 109

Emerging Issues in the Criminal Justice System 121

Implications for Social Work Practice 127

Chapter Summary 128

Key Terms 128

Questions for Review 128

Further Reading 128

8 Social Work Practice in the Criminal Justice System 129

Chapter Overview 129

Introduction to Social Work Practice 129

Criminal Justice as a Field of Practice 132

Criminal Justice Interventions 133

Anti-oppressive Practice in the Criminal Justice System 135

Restorative Justice 136

Social Control 136

Social Work Practice in Authoritarian Settings 137

Social Work Practice in Host Settings 137

Social Work Practice with Mandated Clients 138

Social Work Practice with Voluntary Clients 139

Right to Sell-determination 139

Confidentiality 139

Social Work Employment in Criminal Justice 140

Ethical Responsibilities Relevant for Practice in the Criminal Justice System 142

Implications for Social Work Practice 147

Chapter Summary 148

Key Terms 148

Questions for Review 148

Further Reading 149

9 Evidence-based Practice in the Criminal Justice System 150

Chapter Overview 150

What Is Evidence-based Practice? 150

Evidence-based Social Work Practice 155

Evidence-based Practice in the Criminal Justice System 156

Program Evaluation 162

Advocacy Research 163

Implications for Social Work Practice 164

Chapter Summary 164

Key Terms 164

Questions for Review 165

Further Reading 165

10 The Future of Social Work Practice in the Criminal Justice System 166

Chapter Overview 166

What Do the Experts Say? 166

Research and Evaluation 168

Lessons Learned from Other Models 169

Classroom Instruction and Field Placement 172

Implications for Social Work Practice 175

Chapter Summary 176

Key Terms 176

Questions for Review 176

Further Reading 177.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Lipman Criminology Library Fund.

ISBN:

0415781167

9780415781152

0415781159

9780415781169

OCLC:

668197130

Publisher Number:

99952522084