Course description

This course will provide students with a comprehensive knowledge and skill base for advanced practice with children, young people and families. In weekly seminars and a series of intensive workshops, the focus will be on practice in both statutory and non-government service organisations. The skills addressed in this course include: assessment and decision-making; inclusive and participatory approaches to practice; working with children and young people in statutory and non-statutory environments; professional and legal writing skills in child, youth and family work; working with parents and other care givers; and understanding and application of evidence in practice. Students will attend weekly 3 hour seminars and weekly 3 hour workshops during the semester.

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