309027 (v.1) SW 481 - Introduction to Interpersonal Violence and Abuse


Area:

Department of Social Work and Social Policy

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

2.0
 
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Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Anti Requisite(s):

309026 (v.1) SW 581 - Introduction to Interpersonal Violence and Abuse or any previous version

Prerequisite(s):

    2801 (v.7) SW 262 - Fieldwork Practice 1 or any previous version
    OR
    306128 (v.1) SW 265 - Field Practice 1 or any previous version
 

Syllabus:

Exploration of the complexity and diversity surrounding interpersonal violence and abuse. Theories and statistics, violence and culture, gendered patterns, child sexual and physical assault, youth violence, domestic violence, Aboriginal and minority communities, violence against elders. Interventions prioritising victim/survivor safety and advocacy and perpetrator accountability and rehabilitation. Reflexive practice and selfcare.
 
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Field of Education:

90501 Social Work

HECS Band (if applicable):

1

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Not Online

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y    
Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area