The history, philosophy, policies and problems of the treatment of violators by the police, courts and correctional institutions. Community Mental Health Practice. Provides a basis for understanding mental health policy and services. Focus is on the needs of the deinstitutionalized mentally ill patient including psycho-social treatment and case management services. Out-patient services for the general public are also covered.
Course contains a service component.
Study of the formulation and consequences of social policy in the context of contemporary social, political and economic conditions. Skill development in policy analysis, critique and change. Issues and Policies in Family Services. Examination of historical and philosophical approaches to family policy. Evolution of family-related social policies in the United States is contrasted with those of selected foreign countries with the view toward a national family policy.