Subject description
This subject focuses on advancing skills and knowledge of practice with children, young people and families. The child protection systems; youth justice; and family support programs and interventions are critically analysed. The child protection system in particular, from diversion through to investigation, assessment, planning and placement, is assessed and evaluated. … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
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Critically analyse historical and contemporary constructions of childhood, children's and young people's wellbeing and protection and childhood development and their impact on social work practice.
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Synthesise the key evidence about effectiveness of different theories, frameworks and models of intervention to work with children, young people and families in social work practice.
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Critically review child protection, youth justice and family support systems across Australia giving specific attention to contemporary policy issues.
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Assess how risk and protective factors impact on the development of children and young people and consider how to apply this knowledge in working with individuals and families.
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Find, read and apply key principles in working with children, young people and families from diverse and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
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Demonstrate skills in engaging diverse groups of people (children, young people, parents, carers and other professionals) to enhance outcomes for children, young people and families.
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Short Essay
Critical Analysis Report.
Practice Essay
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