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The role of law in welfare reform: critical perspectives on the relationship between law and social work practice

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posted on 2023-06-07, 14:59 authored by Suzy Braye, Michael Preston-Shoot
This paper considers the complex relationships between law, welfare policy and social work practice, to address the question of what role legal frameworks might play in achieving welfare policy and professional practice goals. The authors trace how law has developed as a core component of professional practice, and challenge some of the false expectations placed upon it. They then draw on findings from an international knowledge review of law teaching in social work education to propose a model for understanding how professional practice incorporates legal perspectives, and propose ways in which legal frameworks can provide positive and constructive vehicles for accountable practice.

History

Publication status

  • Published

File Version

  • Accepted version

Journal

International Journal of Social Welfare

ISSN

1369-6866

Publisher

BLACKWELL PUBLISHING

Issue

1

Volume

15

Page range

19-26

Department affiliated with

  • Social Work and Social Care Publications

Full text available

  • Yes

Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2009-04-05

First Open Access (FOA) Date

2018-09-13

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2019-07-02