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
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307450 (v.1) Communication Skills and Self Awareness 511 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | This will vary depending on the option unit chosen. |
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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment (1) Journal Analysis (1500 words) 20%. Assignment (2) Research Project (2500 words) 80%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 90501 Social Work | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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AvailabilityAvailability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.
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