Courtroom skills for social workers
By: Clare and Richard Seymour
Contributors: Seymour, Richard
Edition: illustrated edition.
Series: Transforming social work practice; Transforming social work practice
Publisher: Learning Matters
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Exeter
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 166
ISBN-13: 9781844453399
Subjects: Procedure (Law); Social service; Courts
Description: This book throws light on legal and courtroom processes and procedures, and encourages readers to see involvement with the courts as a positive element of their practice, rather than something to be afraid of. By encouraging social workers to develop the skills to perform confidently in the court environment, they will be better able to support service-users faced with court involvement. This guide is presented within an integrated framework of law and social work and gives a unique opportunity to demystify courtroom and legal procedures, and to identify the skills required of social workers involved in court work.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 159-162) and index.
Table of contents: title: The English Legal System in context; The English Legal System in practice; Values and principles; Legal language and concepts; Court rules; Preparing for court; Excellence in report writing; What to expect at court; Giving evidence; Cross-examination; Legal decision-making and appeals; Tribunals, panels and inquiries; Advice and representation in court; What happens next.