Social Work (Scotland) Act 2016

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf legislation
gptkbp:addresses mental health issues
issues of poverty
domestic abuse issues
educational support needs
substance misuse issues
gptkbp:aimsTo improve social work practice
gptkbp:amends gptkb:Social_Work_(Scotland)_Act_1995
gptkbp:enactedBy gptkb:Scottish_Parliament
gptkbp:encourages early intervention strategies
gptkbp:enhances community engagement initiatives
training for professionals
service delivery standards
public awareness of social work issues
community_care_services
gptkbp:established framework for social work regulation
National_Social_Work_Agency
gptkbp:facilitates access to mental health resources
access to legal advice
multi-agency working
service user involvement
access to training resources.
gptkbp:focusesOn social work services
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Social Work (Scotland) Act 2016
gptkbp:improves access to services
gptkbp:includes provisions for child protection
provisions for youth justice
provisions for community justice
provisions for safeguarding vulnerable adults
provisions for adult support and protection
provisions for fostering and adoption
provisions for health and social care partnerships
provisions for mental health tribunals
provisions for social care integration
provisions for social work research
gptkbp:introduced new duties for local authorities
gptkbp:mandates risk assessment procedures
transparency in funding allocation
confidentiality protocols
service user feedback mechanisms
care planning processes
gptkbp:promotes evidence-based practice
social inclusion
collaboration between agencies
partnerships with community organizations
cultural competence in practice
gptkbp:provides support for victims of crime
support for homeless individuals
support for children and families
support for carers
support for refugees and asylum seekers
gptkbp:requires training for social workers
consultation with stakeholders
evaluation of service effectiveness
data collection for service evaluation
annual reporting by local authorities
monitoring of service outcomes
gptkbp:supports mental health services
family support services
children's rights
youth engagement programs
intervention programs
gptkbp:yearEstablished 2016-04-01