SOWK 412

This course focuses on both the development and demonstration of statutory social work practice skills in child welfare, youth criminal justice, and family court counselling. Students learn and demonstrate skills related to the various mandates that govern their work as professional social workers. The course involves experiential learning related to dispute resolution, advocacy, and legal skills such as investigation, evidence-giving, and report writing. Fundamental to practicing these skills is an understanding of empowerment, partnership, working across differences, and individual and systemic change. The course uses a critical perspective and promotes an understanding of the strengths and limitations of these skills and the legal system. -- Prerequisite -- [CYC 310A & B, or SOWK 330; and CYC 350 or SOWK 312. Students must be enrolled in either the Bachelor of Social Work or the Bachelor of Arts (Child and Youth Care). Note: Priority enrolment is reserved for Bachelor of Social Work students in the Child Welfare specialization; other Social Work students may register with department permission, based on seat availability. -- Corequisite -- None -- Pre or Corequisite -- None Section information text: Instructional Method - Face-to-Face Learning