Overview

This book examines the intersection of legal and social work in India and beyond. It explores the complex reality of laws related to socially disadvantaged groups and how social workers and practitioners navigate it at the ground level. This volume comprehensively analyses how social workers implement strategies and processes effectively through legal frameworks for their clientele. With a blend of theory and hands-on advice, it will enable students to gain a deeper and critical understanding of their roles in making a positive impact in the lives of individuals and communities through legal support. It shifts focus from normative legal concepts and systems to action-oriented roles in the contexts of individuals, families, communities, and organizations. From circumnavigating legal frameworks to implementing effective social work processes and strategies, this book serves as an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to make a positive impact in terms of empowering their community. This book will be useful to students, researchers, educators, and practitioners of social work, sociology, human rights, public policy, and administration. It will also be an invaluable resource for professionals, including those working for the government or NGOs.

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Author:   Sanjoy Roy
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight:   1.220kg
ISBN:  

9781003863472

ISBN 10:   1003863477
Pages:   386
Publication Date:   31 March 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

PART I: Law: It’s Genesis, Concept and Indian Constitution 1. Meaning, Objectives, Source and Scope of Law: Its Relation with Social Work 2. Law In a Welfare State and Indian Constitution 3. Law As an Instrument of Social Change: How It Works? PART II: Law for Vulnerable and Marginalised Groups 4. Women and Social Work: Legal Perspective 5. Children and Social Work: Legal Perspective 6. Persons with Disability and Social Work: Legal Perspective 7. Elderly and Social Work: Legal Perspective 8. SCs, STs & Special Groups and Social Work: Legal Perspective PART III: Legal Protection and Corrective Measures 9. Institutions of Legal Protection 10. Cyber Crime and Law PART IV: Social Activism, Advocacy and Stakeholders’ Role 11. Social Advocacy, Activism and Social Action: Concept and Practice 12. Models of Crime Prevention and Remedies and Role of Stakeholders Bibliography

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Sanjoy Roy, advocating for ‘Indigenous Social Work in India’, is working as Professor and Head, Department of Social Work, University of Delhi. Previously taught in different Universities like Visva Bharati, IGNOU, Assam University, C.S.J.M. University, Kanpur. His areas of interests are social legislation and social work, social justice and human rights, and social work practice. Prof. Roy has been invited and chaired sessions at conferences at London School of Economics (LSE), Australia, Germany, Vietnam, Thailand, Panama, etc. He has published more than 85 articles/research papers in different research journals/books and 14 books in National and International publication like Sage, Routledge, Rawat, etc.

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