| See You in Court, Second Edition: A Social Worker's Guide to Presenting Evidence in Care Proceedings Revised Edition Contributor(s): Davis, Lynn (Author) |
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ISBN: 1849055076 ISBN-13: 9781849055079 Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers OUR PRICE: $38.00 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Law | Practical Guides - Social Science | Social Work - Law | Witnesses |
| Dewey: 344.730 |
| LCCN: 2014030015 |
| Physical Information: 0.43" H x 6.47" W x 8.8" (0.72 lbs) 224 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Now fully revised and updated, See You in Court is an accessible guide for social workers on being a witness in care proceedings. This book de-mystifies the court system explaining court structures and procedures, roles and responsibilities and basic rules of evidence. It considers how to present effective written evidence as well as preparing for the court day itself. It answers questions frequently asked by social workers on how to present oral evidence including how to deal with cross-examination. The material is supported by case studies and checklists. Updates to the second edition reflect recent changes to the family court system, a revised Public Law Outline and the increased recognition of social workers as experts in their own right. An essential addition to every social worker's bookshelf, particularly those working with children and families. |
Contributor Bio(s): Davis, Lynn: - Lynn Davis is an independent legal trainer and consultant. She has specialised in child care law since 1989, and has acted as a solicitor for local authorities, parents and children. She regularly provides legal training for professionals working with children and has taught on the law module for student social workers. She is the author of The Social Worker's Guide to Children and Families Law and A Practical Guide to Fostering Law: Fostering Regulations, Child Care Law and the Youth Justice System. |