In this subject the objective is to demonstrate how the aspects of social work combine in specific fields of practice, how fields of practice interrelate and the application of generic skills and the significance of all aspects of context when planning and implementing intervention. You will be introduced to the … For more content click the Read more button below.
In this subject the objective is to demonstrate how the aspects of social work combine in specific fields of practice, how fields of practice interrelate and the application of generic skills and the significance of all aspects of context when planning and implementing intervention. You will be introduced to the psycho-social and research knowledge base of a social problem area, key debates, policies, program and service delivery and skills required to undertake beginning level practice in a particular field. This subjects builds on and integrates the core social work knowledge, skills and values that you have studied previously. Family Violence and Child Protection are the two fields of practice considered.
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.
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Learning resources
Recommended - Book - Practical guide to child protection
Title:Practical guide to child protection
Resource requirement:Recommended
Author/editor:Nicolas, J.
Year:2015
Publisher:Jessica Kingsley Pub
Recommended - Book - Social work and Domestic Violence Developing Critial and Reflective Practice
Title:Social work and Domestic Violence Developing Critial and Reflective Practice
Resource requirement:Recommended
Author/editor:Humphreys, C; Laing, L; and Cavanagh K
Year:2013
Publisher:Sage
ISBN:978-1412919234
Career ready
Work based learning (placement):No
Subject intended learning outcomes
On successful completion you will be able to:
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Analyse the conceptualisation of child protection and family violence practice over time including the values that underpin these conceptualisations.
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Explain how child protection and family violence have been constructed as social problems and apply practice frameworks and interventions to child protection and mental health practice examples:
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Critique the success of policy developments in child protection and family violence and the drivers that have led to policy shifts.
4.
Apply knowledge and skills learnt to case examples in order to make an assessment and frame a response
Learning activities
You will undertake a range of learning activities including online activities, workshops, quizzes, and apply your knowledge and skills to case examples provided. These activities align with the subject’s intended learning outcomes.
Requisite rules
Prerequisites: Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: HZSK, HZSKB, HZSKW, HZSKM, HZSKP, HMSK, HMSKB, HMSKW, HMSKM, HMSKP, EBOCE, EBTOCE, EBTP, EBTS, HBCS, HBCSB, HBCSD, HBCSS, HBCSM, HBCSW, HBCSVB, HBCSVD, HBCSVS, HBCSVM, HBCSVW, HBCSV, HM012, HM012B, HM012M, HM012S, HM012W.
