SOCW 320 - Introductory Forensic Social Work II:Adults

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University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne

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Description:

(3 Hrs) Forensic social work is practiced whenever social workers intersect with the courts and the criminal justice system, and when they work with offenders and crime victims. This course will introduce students to the field of forensic social work practice involving adults. Topics covered include social work and basic legal concepts, constitutional concepts and principles for the social worker, documentation, testimony, credentialing and professional liability, working with offenders and victims of crime, prosecution and punishment of adult offenders and the role of social workers in various court/legal proceedings. This course is beneficial for those social work majors considering social work practice within the criminal justice system (corrections, probation/parole, victim assistance, etc.). Prerequisites/Corequisites: SOCW 185, SOCW 295 (295 may be taken concurrently) Spring

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sf.edu

Phone Number:

(260) 399-7700

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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