The practice of social work requires that a practitioner be prepared to intervene in a range of different settings with client systems of any size. There is a common body of knowledge, values, and skills used and there is a recognition that often the most effective change occurs when a professional addresses problems at different private and public issue levels. Instructors will be a combination of University faculty, DSS personnel, and guest lecturers. More information about the assignment will be given in class. Students will be informed of their midterm grade status based on scores received for work and exams completed by the midterm grades due date.
Students are responsible for obtaining missed class materials when they are absent.
TEXT A Primer for Working with Child Abuse and Neglect Vernon Wiehe, Sage Publishers, Beverly Hills, CA, 1996. Adjustments in schedule may be necessary and students will be informed of changes in class. Domestic Violence Assessment and Determining of Lethality Factors. Who Work With Children. Family Based Services Handbook.