YTHL 575 - Advocacy for Youth in Systems

Institution:

Eastern University

Subject:

Youth Development

Description:

This intensive course is designed to introduce students to the concept of advocacy and help develop skills necessary for effective support of youth involved in the juvenile justice and child welfare and alternative education systems. Introduction and exploration of the institutional approach to care are necessary in order to lay the foundation and understand the purpose for youth advocacy. The role of the advocate will be defined along with the purpose of advocacy as part of the natural (Christian) helping process. a holistic approach to helping with specific emphasis on a Christian worldview will be used through scriptural reference for helping and specific examples of advocacy (in scripture). This course will outline a systems approach to advocacy as well as direct service to individuals who are involved with the system. Collaboration and networking with other professionals will be addressed.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.eastern.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 341-5800

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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