Jane Williams is a lecturer in law at the University of Swansea. She specialises in social work law, and children's rights. Other publications include Children and Citizenship (SAGE, 2007), co-edited with Antonella Invernizzi

PART ONE: CONTEXT AND THEMES
Law, Social Work and Children
Sources of Law for Child Care Social Work
Accountability for Child Care Practice in England and Wales
Inter-Agency Working and Information Sharing
PART TWO: SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE WITH CHILDREN
Engaging with Children and their Families to Safeguard Children and Promote their Welfare
Compulsory Measures to Safeguard Children and Promote their Welfare
Preparing a Case for Court
Looked After Children
Social Work with Children in the Youth Justice System

Accessible to those without a background in law, this book looks at key issues linked to the legal context of social work practice with children. It includes case studies to help students understand the ins and outs of legal issues and to help practitioners improve their practice.