Descriptor
| Capital Punishment | 1 |
| Court Litigation | 1 |
| Death | 1 |
| Ethics | 1 |
| Role Perception | 1 |
| Sentencing | 1 |
| Social Workers | 1 |
Source
| Social Work | 1 |
Author
| Andrews, Arlene Bowers | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Reports - General | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewedAndrews, Arlene Bowers – Social Work, 1991
Notes that, during sentencing phase of capital trial, social worker can have potentially powerful influence on proceedings by presenting comprehensive, reliable social history, and expert opinion based on accepted theory and research regarding human behavior in social environment. Reviews social worker's role as expert witness, ethical issues,…
Descriptors: Capital Punishment, Court Litigation, Death, Ethics
