forensic social work

the application of social work principles and techniques to legal issues or situations involving the law or legal systems (both criminal and civil). Its functions include providing consultation, education, or training to various individuals within the legal and correctional systems; making recommendations regarding child custody and related issues; providing expert testimony and advocacy; and conducting research and policy analysis.

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November 28th 2024

agreeableness

n. the tendency to act in a cooperative, unselfish manner, construed as one end of a dimension of individual differences (agreeableness vs. disagreeableness) in the Big Five personality model. It is also a dimension in the five-factor personality model. —agreeable adj.