10016 (v.5) SW 231- Statutory Work
Area: | Department of Social Work and Social Policy |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 1636 (v.6) SW 122 - Practice Models 1 or any previous version
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The history of child protective legislation and practice and the underlying ideologies. Definition of child neglect and abuse. Present practice, statutory powers, court procedure. Abusing parents. Child placement options. Prevention - community educationand resources. Child sexual abuse. Issues involved in working with involuntary clients in a broad range of settings. |
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