SW 204 - Social Work and Criminal Justice

Institution:

Western New England University

Subject:

Description:

This course examines the role of social workers in criminal justice settings, such as probation offices, prisons, the courts, and other aspects of the legal system. Social work values and ethics and their integration with criminal justice "host settings" will bediscussed. Specific problems addressed by social work within the criminal justice system, such as juvenile delinquency, gangs, domestic violence, and other violent crimes will be reviewed. 3 cr.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.wne.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 782-3111

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.