WORKING WITH FAMILIES WHERE THERE HAS BEEN CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
SWP5TPC
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will be provided with foundational knowledge in contemporary theory and research to inform approaches to child and family practice. This subject draws upon selected theories within an ecological model, placing the child within the context of the family, the network and community and utilising a strengths-based and anti-oppressive model of practice which incorporates children's rights. With a focus on child development, stability and wellbeing, this subject is framed within the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 with guidance provided by the Best Interests Case Practice Model, 2008. Core theories include ecological, attachment, physiology of trauma and offender theories.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Margarita Frederico
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | A course pack of prescribed contemporary Australian and international readings will be available to students | Prescribed | School of Social Work & Social Policy 2009 | LTU, MELBOURNE. |
| Readings | Readings will be made available electronically | Recommended | N/A | N/A |
Other Site, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Margarita Frederico
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 5.0 days block mode per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"Teaching to be delivered over two 2-day blocks and one 1-day block (5 days total)."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word essay (part A) | 40 | |
| one 3,000-word essay (part B) | 60 |
Other Site, 2014, Week 08-15, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Margarita Frederico
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 5.0 days block mode per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"Teaching to be delivered over two 2-day blocks and one 1-day block (5 days total)."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word essay (part A) | 40 | |
| one 3,000-word essay (part B) | 60 |
Other Site, 2014, Week 29-37, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Margarita Frederico
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 5.0 days block mode per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"Teaching to be delivered over two 2-day blocks and one 1-day block (5 days total)."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word essay (part A) | 40 | |
| one 3,000-word essay (part B) | 60 |
Other Site, 2014, Week 32-38, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Margarita Frederico
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 5.0 days block mode per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"Teaching to be delivered over two 2-day blocks and one 1-day block (5 days total)."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word essay (part A) | 40 | |
| one 3,000-word essay (part B) | 60 |