1. Demonstrate an understanding of the prevalence, nature and impact of violence and trauma on individuals, groups and communities
2. Demonstrate an understanding of casework, group work and community work interventions that are applicable to the area of violence and trauma
3. Make, justify, and articulate informed decisions about appropriate casework, group work and community work responses to particular instances of violence and trauma
4. Understand and critique the use of evidence based practice in social work
5. Locate appropriate research evidence to inform decision making
6. Increase understanding of social work theories, models and interventions that are applicable to the area of violence and trauma
7. Critically apply the theories, models and interventions to case scenarios, and during skills sessions
8. Articulate personal assumptions, beliefs and values in relation to violence
9. Develop and articulate strategies and skills to deal with confronting material encountered in the professional context

Learning in this course is organised around practice scenarios where violence is a central issue of concern. Students will work through major social work methods of intervention: casework, groupwork, community work and social action. They will become familiar with and be able to discuss, the theoretical bases for their assessments and decision-making in practice. Self-awareness, analysis of political contexts and commitment to social justice goals are fundamental themes throughout SWRK3001.

SWRK3100A -Social Work Theory & Practice 3A.

Students who have successfully completed SWRK3100A are not eligible for enrolment in this course.

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Successfully completed the first and second year of the Bachelor of Social Work.
Students must also be enrolled in SWRK3003 - Field Education 3.

Internal Mode

Experience Based Learning
Workshop

Workshop: for 9 hour(s) per Week for 7 weeks