SO 304 - Children,Family,and the State

Institution:

Western New England University

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Description:

Prerequisite: CJ 101 and SO 101 and any 200 Criminal Justice level course or permission of instructor. This is a critical look at the policy, the theory, and the practice of state intervention into families on behalf of children. The study involves a review of the legal theory underlying child protective services, an explanation of the relevant federal and state laws, an investigation of the various types of state involvement with families, an exploration of the role of social workers and departments of social services, and a practical look into how the legal system deals with families and children. Foster care and child treatment by the system will be explored. This course is equivalent to SO 250. 3 cr.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wne.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 782-3111

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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