Social Work Practice in the Criminal Justice System

This fully revised and expanded third edition presents an overview of the criminal justice system for social workers, exploring the networks and institutions which comprise it. Integrating social work ethics and a commitment to social justice, each chapter explores social work practice roles to address social problems.

This fully revised and expanded third edition presents an overview of the criminal justice system for social workers, exploring the networks and institutions that comprise it. Integrating social work ethics and a commitment to social justice, each chapter explores social work practice roles to address social problems within the criminal justice system while promoting the development of knowledge, skills, and critical reflection.

This textbook covers four key areas for social work practice (legislation, law enforcement, courts, and corrections) as well as providing insights into police social work, forensic soci