Forensic social work is the application of social work to questions and issues relating to law and the legal system. Group of answer choices True False

The correct answer is True

Forensic Social work is about linking social work to issues related to law and justice. In a broad sense, it includes the practice of the Social Worker who, in some way, relates to legal issues and legal proceedings, in the areas of criminal, civil, family and minors. An example of this is the work developed by Social Workers in the Commissions for the Protection of Children and Youth at Risk (CPCJ), Multidisciplinary Courts Advisory Teams (EMAT), Judges of Peace, Educational Centers, among others.

Answer: The definition is TRUE

Explanation: According to National Organization of Forensic Social Work (NOFSW), forensic social work is defined as the "application of social work principles to questions and issues relating to law and legal systems."

Forensic social work is mostly used in criminal cases, but not limited to it. From the definition of forensic social work by NOFSW it can be used in many different type of law case, which include civil law and criminal law case.

The answer to the question is true because the definition was published by the National Organization of Forensic Social Work (NOFSW).