CHST 3105

(3 Credits) 3 Lecture hours This course will examine prevailing issues pertaining to child and youth human rights, within the context of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Topics will include promotion of the convention as well as protection, provision, and participation rights. This course will assist in preparing students to work effectively with a diverse range of children, youth, and families by increasing knowledge and skills of human rights advocacy and considering implications for professional practice and social policy in Canada. Note: Students are advised to register for this course after completion of their first year of study.