See You in Court by Lynn Davis
See You in Court is an accessible guide for social workers on being a witness in care proceedings. With little training and few resources available, social workers can find preparing for court a daunting part of their role. This book answers questions frequently asked by social workers in real cases.
this is a useful, practical bookAbove all, it is an easily accessible book written by someone who knows what going to court is all about. Lynn Davis is eager to share her rich experience... This is an interesting and useful book for anyone with links to care proceedings. -- Professional Social Work
The book is rich with helpful hints and reminders of "dos and don'ts" which should ensure that even the most inexperienced social workers are thoroughly prepared to present their cases in court. -- Journal of Social Welfare and Family Law
Davis a child care law consultant, provides an accessible guide for social works who have been called as witnesses in care proceeedings. Much of the book is written in question and answer format, with questions frequently asked by social workers in real cases. She provides information on court structures, basic rules of evidence, the roles of those involved in the proceedings, and court etiquette. She also discusses the process of giving evidence, including how to deal with cross-examination. -- BookNews.com
The book is rich with helpful hints and reminders of "dos and don'ts" which should ensure that even the most inexperienced social workers are thoroughly prepared to present their cases in court. -- Journal of Social Welfare and Family Law
Davis a child care law consultant, provides an accessible guide for social works who have been called as witnesses in care proceeedings. Much of the book is written in question and answer format, with questions frequently asked by social workers in real cases. She provides information on court structures, basic rules of evidence, the roles of those involved in the proceedings, and court etiquette. She also discusses the process of giving evidence, including how to deal with cross-examination. -- BookNews.com
Lynn Davis is a Consultant for Davis, Simmonds & Donaghey Solicitors in Kent, UK. She has specialised in child care law since 1989, acting for local authorities, parents and children. She regularly trains social workers in court skills and has taught on the law module for student social workers.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781843105473 |
| ISBN 10 | 1843105470 |
| Title | See You in Court |
| Author | Lynn Davis |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Year published | 2007-05-15 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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