Understanding Legal Concepts that Influence Social Welfare Policy and Practice

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Summary: an outstanding resource
Review: In Norway and probably other European countries all social workers study the law. This is for good reason as social workers deal with legal concepts and issues practically on a daily basis.Understanding Legal Concepts is readable and timely; it covers significant legal decisions across the states. Topics such as the right to mental health treatment, SSDI requirements, adoption and the like. Implications for social welfare policy and practice are provided throughout the book. The extensive glossary is helpful as well.