Social Work With Children and Youth

Examines social work practice with children and youth, with particular emphasis on child and youth protection. The course considers related legislation and policies as well as a variety of intervention strategies used in primary, secondary and tertiary prevention. Structural issues related to child poverty, discrimination and family violence are also examined. PRE-REQ: SWLF 2106EL, SWLF 2107EL, SWRK 2315EL, with minimum grade 70, 6 credits upper year PSYC, 6 credits upper year SOCI, STAT 2126EL and SOCI/PSYC 2127EL. (lec 3) cr 3