SW 529 - Foren. SW Pract.w/Adol&Adults

Institution:

Simmons University

Subject:

Description:

This seminar is designed for students in placement at or considering a career in the criminal justice system. Juvenile delinquency and adult sociopathy will be given equal focus. Teaching methods will include lecture, videos and case presentations, and will explore both the characterological issues of people who commit crimes as well as effective interventions. The work of forensic social work experts, specifically Jim Garbarino, James Gilligan, and Reid Meloy, will be examined and discussed.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.simmons.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 521-2000

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.