Abstract
The following correspondence bas been received in response to the contribution, 'FORENSIC SOCIAL WORK', by E. Benjamin and R. Settle (Vol. 18, No.1, May 1965). distinct from the departmental policies, could be From Mr Frank Pavlin, Social Worker, Alex clarihed and some attempt made to put the andra Parade Clinic, Melbourne (15/6/65): position of workers in this held to other pro fessional groups with which they will have to In reply to your invitation regarding the...
The following correspondence bas been received in response to the contribution, 'FORENSIC SOCIAL WORK', by E. Benjamin and R. Settle (Vol. 18, No.1, May 1965). distinct from the departmental policies, could be From Mr Frank Pavlin, Social Worker, Alex clarihed and some attempt made to put the andra Parade Clinic, Melbourne (15/6/65): position of workers in this held to other pro fessional groups with which they will have to In reply to your invitation regarding the pro co-operate. position put forward by Messrs E. Benjamin and R. Settle re forensic social work, I would like to offer the following comments. From Mr Peter Einspinner, Probation Officer, First of all I would like wholeheartedly to 12 Alison Street, Roseville, N.S.W. (10/7/65): support the term 'forensic social work' to replace the presently seldom used 'correctional social The dehnition of work in the correctional work'. Apart from having the obvious advantage field as forensic social work appears to be an of not being associated with a negative word excellent one and should prove acceptable in such as 'correction' it would also enable the what one hopes will become a full discussion workers in this area to have a closer link with of
Australian Journal of Social Work – Taylor & Francis
Published: Aug 1, 1965
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