308343 (v.1) Counselling Option (1) 591

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Area:	Department of Social Work and Social Policy
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Seminar:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	307449 (v.1) Counselling Theory and Practice (1) 512 or any previous version AND 307450 (v.1) Communication Skills and Self Awareness 511 or any previous version
Syllabus:	This will vary depending on the option unit chosen.
Unit Outcomes:	On completion of this unit students will be able to demonstrate - Familiarity with a range of theories which have historically constructed and defined approaches towards the recognition, intervention and prevention of child maltreatment. Awareness of a range of statistics regarding child maltreatment. Knowledge about a broad range of behaviours and practices which constitute child maltreatment and the effects of child maltreatment. Reflexive practice in regard to students own experiences and understandings of child maltreatment. A focus in practice on safety and victim advocacy and perpetrator accountability and rehabilitation. Ability to employ a range of emotional, physical and legal self-care strategies.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Brechenridge, J and Laing, L (eds) (1999), challenging Silence: Innovative Responses to Sexual and Domestic Violence, Sydney, Allen and Unwin. Peled, E., Jaffe, P., and Edleson J., (eds) (1995), Ending the Cycle of Violence: Community Response to Children of Battered Women, Thousand Oaks, Sage.
Unit Texts:	Brown K and Martin H. (1997), Preventing Family Violence, Brisbane, John Wiley and Sons. Thorep. D (1994), Evaluation Child Protection, Buckingham, Open University Press.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignment (1) Journal Analysis (1500 words) 20%. Assignment (2) Research Project (2500 words) 80%. This is by grade/mark assessment.