swp4lhe human rights law
HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW AND ETHICS IN SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE
SWP4LHE
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students expand their knowledge base in the legal context of Australian social work practice and how human rights and ethical prinicples guide social work practice. Professional competency will be developed by applying ethical decision-making models to case studies by observing real courts or tribunals. Case studies will address issues of diversity and complexity in our society and guidance will be given on how to make decisions that conform to ethical, legal and professional requirements while respecting clients and their rights.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRichard Polkinghorn
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students enrolled in course HZSK, HZSKB, HZSKW, HZSKM (BHS&MSW) must have passed all subjects from (SWP3UIO). Students in course HMSK, HMSKB, HMSKW, HMSKM no prerequisite rule applies.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | AASW Code of ethics | Prescribed | AASW 2010 | AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS LTD, AUSTRALIA |
| Readings | Practice standards | Prescribed | AASW 2013 | AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS LTD, AUSTRALIA |
| Readings | In the Shadow of the Law: the Legal Context of Social Work Practice, 3rd Ed | Recommended | Swain, P & Rice, S 2009 | FEDERATION PRESS, NSW |
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Hodgkin
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 21
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 21
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 10 x weekly on-line learning tasks to be completed by students via LMS | Hurdle requirement two court or tribunal visits. | 35 |
| one 2,000-word ethical delimma case study analysis | 50 | |
| one group presentation on court/tribunal visit equivalent to 800-words per member | Hurdle requirement two court or tribunal visits. | 15 |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNatasha Long
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 21
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 21
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 10 x weekly on-line learning tasks to be completed by students via LMS | Hurdle requirement two court or tribunal visits. | 35 |
| one 2,000-word ethical delimma case study analysis | 50 | |
| one group presentation on court/tribunal visit equivalent to 800-words per member | Hurdle requirement two court or tribunal visits. | 15 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRichard Polkinghorn
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 21
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 21
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 10 x weekly on-line learning tasks to be completed by students via LMS | Hurdle requirement two court or tribunal visits. | 35 |
| one 2,000-word ethical delimma case study analysis | 50 | |
| one group presentation on court/tribunal visit equivalent to 800-words per member | Hurdle requirement two court or tribunal visits. | 15 |
Mildura, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRichard Polkinghorn
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 21
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 21
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 10 x weekly on-line learning tasks to be completed by students via LMS | Hurdle requirement two court or tribunal visits. | 35 |
| one 2,000-word ethical delimma case study analysis | 50 | |
| one group presentation on court/tribunal visit equivalent to 800-words per member | Hurdle requirement two court or tribunal visits. | 15 |