SCWK 406 - CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN COMMUNITY SETTINGS

Institution:

Delaware State University

Subject:

Social Work

Description:

This course will prepare participants to think analytically about social and interpersonal conflict and critique the various models to understand the underlying assumptions, values and attitudes that influence them. Class participants will also analyze the relationship between defining conflict and attempting to resolve it. This course combines readings, lectures, in-class exercices and specialized training to develop students' competency in examining interpersonal conflict at the local, national and international levels. In addition, students will be introduced to mediation and restorative justice practices. There are over 300 conflict resolution practices. However, this course will focus on six major models. Specifically, three major models of mediation (facilitative, directive and transformative) and three restorative justice practices (Victime/Offender, Family Conferencing and Truth and Reconciliation Commission) will be introduced. Students will have the opportunity to asssess their own conflict management styles.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.desu.edu

Phone Number:

(302) 857-6060

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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