Courtroom and Report Writing Skills for Social Workers

This book builds on Courtroom Skills for Social Workers by updating the legal and research content and strengthening the material on recording. It throws light on legal and courtroom processes and procedures, and encourages social workers 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 second edition includes contributions from service users, as well as practice examples, so as to make the book interesting and relevant for qualified social workers. The book will assist social workers in meeting their Continuing Professional Development requirements for continuing registration. It also offers a framework for short in-service training courses on court skills and recording, both areas in which social workers' performance comes under the scr