HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW AND ETHICS IN SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE

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Overview

In this subject you will expand your knowledge base in the legal context of Australian social work practice and how human rights and ethical principles guide social work practice. Professional competency will be developed by applying ethical decision-making models to case studies by observing real courts or tribunals. Case studies … For more content click the Read more button below.

In this subject you will expand your knowledge base in the legal context of Australian social work practice and how human rights and ethical principles guide social work practice. Professional competency will be developed by applying ethical decision-making models to case studies by observing real courts or tribunals. Case studies will address issues of diversity and complexity in our society and guidance will be given on how to make decisions that conform to ethical, legal and professional requirements while respecting clients and their rights.

Portfolio

Science, Health & Engineering (Pre 2022)

School

Subject coordinator

Natasha Long

Subject type

Postgraduate

Year level

Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

AQF level

Level 8 - Graduate Certificate

Available as elective

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.

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Learning resources

Prescribed - Book - In the Shadow of the Law: the Legal Context of Social Work Practice

Prescribed - Book - AASW Code of ethics

Recommended - Book - The Law Handbook

Prescribed - Book - Latrobe Library - Digital Libguide - SWP4LHE:Human Rights Law and Ethics in Social Work

Prescribed - Book - Practice standards

Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Critically analyse how human rights are addressed in social work practice.

Analyse the impact of the law on social work practice and the role and responsibilities of social work practitioners using a conceptual framework.

Evaluate case materials by the application of an ethical decision-making framework.

Critically analyse conflicts between competing legal, ethical and human rights principles and their impact on social workers and their practice.

Learning activities

You will engage in a range of activities including workshops, online learning modules, and written reports designed to achieve and assess your performance in alignment with the subject’s intended learning outcomes. You will receive timely feedback (formal and informal) about your performance on these activities to support your learning.

Requisite rules

Prerequisites: Students must be admitted into one of the following courses: HZSK OR HZSKB OR HZSKW OR HZSKM OR HZSKP AND must have passed SWP3UIO OR Students must be admitted in one the following courses: HMSK OR HMSKB OR HMSKW OR HMSKM OR HBCSVB OR HBCSVD OR HBCSVS OR HBCSVM OR HBCSVW OR HBCSV OR HBCSV OR HBCSW OR HBCSS OR HBCSM OR HBCSD OR HBCSB OR HBCS AND no other prerequisite rule applies