Social Work (SWRK) - Social Work with Children and Families

SWRK 4426  Social Work with Children and Families

Prerequisites:

SWRK 3505, SWRK 3216, SWRK 3406, SWRK 3305, SWRK 3506, SWRK 3806, SWRK 3316 and SWRK 3106

Restrictions:

Available to students in the 4th year BSW program only.

Hours:

Three hours per week for one term.

Credits:

3

Description:

Students examine the context of safeguarding children and the political and social response to abuse and neglect. This includes a critical examination of outcomes for children in care, leaving care and adoption, the impact of parental problems such as substance misuse and mental health, and the inter-professional context of child protection. Skills for direct work with children and families, including risk assessment and risk management and family interventions, are also studied.