SOCW-420 - Family Violence & Social Work Practice - 3.00 Credits
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Course Details
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This course focuses on understanding the nature of violence in adult intimate relationships. Theories of family violence, used by social workers, are examined to provide a framework for recognizing, assessing and intervening. This course emphasizes a social work practice approach that is community-based, culturally sensitive, feminist, and anti-oppressive. Family violence is understood in this course to mean violence in adult intimate relationships, including same-sex couples. Other topics include family violence in Aboriginal communities, children who have witnessed violence, and dating violence.
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Part of the:BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK Department
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Available/Required in the following Programs:Bachelor of Social Work - Elective Courses
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Course offered:Spring 2025 (January - April)
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Prerequisites : SOCW 200A, SOCW 200B, third year standing or permission of the instructor.
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Course Outline
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Instructors Qualifications:
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Master's of Social Work
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Office Hours:
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1.5 hours for every 3 hours of classroom instruction
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Contact Hours:
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39
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Student Evaluation
Procedure:
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Assignment #1 50%, Assignment #2 50%.
Grading procedures follow the UCC Guidelines.
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Learning Outcomes:
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Upon completion of this course the student should demonstrate knowledge, skills and/or attitudes in the following:
Have a solid understanding of abuse and family violence issues and the problems associated with determining the relationship between non-offending family members, perpetrators and victims;
Describe and evaluate theoretical frameworks for understanding and responding to abuse and family violence: and
Describe a range of issues affecting victims of abuse and their families/caregivers throughout the life-span.
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Text and Materials:
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Busby, Dean M., The Impact of Violence on the Family (1st Ed.) Treatment Approaches for Therapists and Other Professionals. ISBN 0205175708
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Other Resources:
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Transfer Credits:
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For more information visit: www.bctransferguide.ca
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Other Information:
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Instructors regularly modify and update course outlines. For the most recent version please contact the department.
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Current Course Offerings:| | | SOCW-420-V1 | | Days | Time | Start Date | End Date | | TH | 1:00PM - 4:00PM | 06 Jan 2025 | 04 Apr 2025 |
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