Roles and Functions
Abstract
The Introduction to David W. Springer and Albert R. Roberts’ book, Handbook of Forensic Mental Health With Victims and Offenders: Assessment, Treatment, and Research, covers the topic of “Forensic Social Work in the 21st Century.” The introduction covers everything from crime statistics to suggestions on academic programs for students of forensic social work. The authors believe that forensic social work provides a critical interdisciplinary link allowing useful services to be provided for survivors of crime.
Forensic Social Work in the 21st Century:
Roles and Functions
In their Introduction, the authors present the growing importance of social work’s forensic practitioners for victims, offenders, and the ...