SSW 622 - Child Welfare Policy&Practice

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

This course focuses on the relationship between social and social welfare policies and practice with children and adolescents. It provides an overview and evaluation of child welfare services and the health and mental health systems. The impacts of these systems on children and adolescents of diverse social and cultural groups, including poor children, children with disabilities, members of racial and ethnic minorities and gay and lesbian youth, are explored. Current and potential roles of social workers and the social work profession in challenging oppression and promoting empowerment within these systems are addressed. The relationship between the oppression of children and adolescents and physical and sexual abuse and neglect are examined. Social problems which impact children and adolescents, such as homelessness, substance abuse, and sexuality, are also be explored from the perspectives of policy and practice. Must be enrolled in: Master of Social Work.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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