SWRK 4427EL

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