Mediation and Advocacy and Social Work in Penal Services
SWRK3002Y(5)
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Description
Mediation and Social work; the goals and the process of mediation. Ethical considerations. Advocacy - definition, goals and targets; knowledge base; assessment; advocacy strategies and tactics. Legislative advocacy.
Aims and objectives of social work within correctional services for adults, children and juveniles. Social Work in the Court setting; Role and functions within closed institutions and deinstitutionalised services. Concept of Probation; aims and process; process of aftercare, rehabilitation and reintegration.