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SOCCHFAM 734 : Issues in Child Welfare and Protection

Postgraduate course

Project description

Explores the critical issues in child welfare and protection encountered by education, health and human services workers. The historical, social and conceptual basis for an understanding of child abuse and neglect is considered. Explores research-led strategies to address personal, professional, and societal responses to the needs of vulnerable children.

Project aims

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Project outcome

By the end of this course, students will be able to: Critically engage with debates around child welfare and protection (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1 and 6.2) Articulate a holistic understanding of child welfare and protection strategies (Capability 1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1 and 6.2) Address contextual and professional challenges associated with identification of child maltreatment (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1 and 6.2) Comprehend a range of responses to suspected child maltreatment and timely action to prevent or mitigate harm (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1 and 6.2)

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