Social Work and the Law

About the Editors
Contributors
Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1. Curricula Development in Forensic Social Work at the MSW and Post-MSW Levels
A National Survey of Schools of Social Work
Curriculum Development at the MSW Level
Curriculum Development at the Post-MSW Level
Chapter 2. Competence to Stand Trial An Eleven-Year Case Study
Competence in Connecticut
State of Connecticut v. Kenneth Curtis
Conclusion
Chapter 3. Stalking: The Current Science
Definition
Prevalence
Demographic Characteristics of Stalkers
Psychiatric Characteristic of Stalkers
Victim-Offender Relationship
Stalking Typologies
Patterns of Pursuit
Violence: Threats and Incidence
Victim Characteristics
Risk Management Strategies
Chapter 4. Links Among Animal Abuse, Child Abuse, and Domestic Violence
Animal Abuse
Child Abuse
Domestic Violence
A Call to Connect
Appendix: Boat Inventory on Animal-Related Experiences
Chapter 5. Empowering Drug Courts Through Evaluation: Serving As Change Agents to Help Others Help Themselves
Development and Operation of the Drug Court Team
The Next Step: Evaluation
Chapter 6. Is Social Work Y2K Compliant? Adapting to the Mandates of Future Practice
Introduction
Evolution to the Future: The Context and Dimensions of Social Work Practice
Mandates As "Bad Things"
On Future Readiness and Implications for Social Work Practice and Education
Chapter 7. Life or Death? Using Multidisciplinary Life History Research in Forensic Social Work
Life History Research: An Overview
Traditional Roles in Social Work and Psychology
Demonstration of Multidisciplinary Work Through Two Life Histories
Implications for Practice
Chapter 8. Psychological Testing for Social Worker in a Forensic Setting
Introduction
Who Are We?
What Does Testing Have to Do With It?
Commonly Used Tests
The Five Commandments of Psychological Testing
Conclusion
Appendix A. Bylaws of the National Organization of Forensic Social Work
Appendix B. National Organization of Forensic Social Work Code of Ethics
Index
Reference Notes Included