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LEGL2008

Child Law

10 Units 2000 Level Course

Available in 2012

Callaghan CampusSemester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Examines areas of law which relate to children crossing traditional substantive law boundaries. Topics include childhood and capacity, International law and children's rights, children and the legal process, child protection, Out of Home Care and adoption, juvenile justice, family law issues and issues for Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander children.

This course is not available to students enrolled in a combined law degree program.

Objectives
To equip undergraduate students with a comprehensive understanding and appreciation of the role of law and the legislative framework relating to children. To reflect critically upon legal material presented in the context of professional practice, professional responsibility and legal risk management for social work professionals.

To promote cooperative learning relations between students from different disciplines in order to build skills in teamwork and problem-solving.
Content
The topics to be covered are:


Childhood and capacity; International law and children's rights; child protection legislation; adoption; juvenile justice; family law issues; children and the legal process and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and law.
Replacing Course(s)
na
Transition
na
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
LEGL1001
Modes of Delivery
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods
Seminar
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Group/tutorial participation and contribution
Group presentations, individual and group multiple choice, written problem answers, tutorial participation
Projects
The collection and compilation of multi-media materials, one report and one essay critical reflections
Contact Hours
Seminar: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables