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Handbook of Forensic Social Work : Theory, Policy, and Fields of Practice / edited by David Axlyn McLeod, Anthony P. Natale, and Kristin W. Mapson.
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Social work with criminals--United States.
- Social work with criminals.
- Social work with juvenile delinquents--United States.
- Social work with juvenile delinquents.
- Social work with children--United States.
- Social work with children.
- Criminal justice, Administration of--Psychological aspects.
- Criminal justice, Administration of.
- Criminal justice, Administration of--Social aspects--United States.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (x, 630 pages) : illustrations
- Place of Publication:
- New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2024]
- Summary:
- Forensic social work is a unique practice field that interfaces with criminal justice or legal systems at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels of practice. The Handbook of Forensic Social Work provides important reference content that explores the multiple facets of the justice system, the differential nature by which people, families, and communities navigate it, and the various ways social workers interface with associated client populations. The Handbook is an essential and accessible resource for social workers in forensic practice that synthesizes current theory, policy, and practice. This comprehensive tool for social workers engaged in forensic practice will assist in Knowledge and skill acquisition to enhance effective social work delivery.
- Notes:
- Includes index.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 0-19-769476-4
- 0-19-769474-8
- 0-19-769475-6
- OCLC:
- 1411308666
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