Provides guidance to nonlawyers who work with the judicial system. Provides general and background information about the various applicable court systems, explains recent developments in the laws affecting child protection, and presents practical examples and tips to enhance the professional1s performance in court-involved cases. Bibliography, glossary, and list of resources.

"Primary author : The Honorable William G. Jones is a retired juvenile and family court judge who served for 25 years ..."--Acknowledgments.

Social Work and the Courts is a compendium of the most recent and important legal cases in social work and social welfare. Its dissection and analysis of crucial cases makes it an excellent tool for teaching social workers to understand the legal system and its operation. The book demonstrates how courts view and deal with the performance, action, and conduct of social workers and their agencies. This second edition includes more case studies, paying particular attention to recent cases on foster care and child welfare. In addition, a new section on "References and Further Readings" has been added to the end of each chapter along with an update bibliography and Internet bibliography so that readers may easily find supplementary information.