Understanding youth work law / Brian P. McGinley.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McGinley, Brian P., author.

Series:

Sage knowledge.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social work with youth--Law and legislation.

Social work with youth.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (198 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

London : SAGE Publications Ltd, 2014.

Summary:

Need 1: Social policy agenda has changed over the UK in recent years bringing increasing legislative requirements and increasing demands on social professionals to be aware of legal restrictions and requirements. Meeting need 1: Brian has secured the services of a youth work organisation in each country of the UK . Consultations with members of these organisations throughout the writing process ensures the book is relevant and up-to-date for the UK as a whole. North United Communities in Glasgow BACA in Leeds Crossfire in Northern Ireland. Need 2: Because youth work practice is a demanding practice which is full of ethical dilemmas and practice judgments, youth workers need to be informed of the law so that they can offer appropriate advice to young people and make informed judgments. Meeting need 2: This is a specific and unique book that provides an explanation of the current legal context in which practice takes place and provides a clear, easy to read, argument on the importance of recognising the role of law, policy and ethical codes in both society and practice. The book engages and challenges students and practitioners to develop their thinking skill and practice making ethical judgements through a series of self and problem posing questions, activities and case studies. Need 3: Youth work students need to have the confidence and knowledge to apply theory to practice. They need to be sure that when they develop practice that they are working within the law. Meeting need 3: The book explains exactly how the law works and considers its role within society. It provides details of Acts of Parliament relevant to youth work practice while explaining the changes in legislation and the role of central and devolved governments. It applies the requirements of these Acts to practice situations which are regularly encountered by youth work professionals and gives detailed guidance on how to work through these to ensure compliance. It also presents an argument that, through knowledge of the law, youth work can be an empowering practice. A list of references for further information and resource contacts allow students to take their studies to the next step.

Notes:

Part of the SAGE Knowledge collection.

Description based on XML content.

Includes index.

Other Format:

Print version :

ISBN:

9781473920736 :

OCLC:

918559222

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.