Clinical Social Work Practice with Family Violence
Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in SOWK 500, SOWK 501, SOWK 502, SOWK 503, SOWK 504 or SOWK 508, SOWK 505, and SOWK 509; P in SWII 530; or Advanced Standing Students or 5 Year Social Work Students.
This course will focus primarily on interpersonal and family violence between partners and the impact of violence on the family. It will examine the various epistemological conceptualizations of violence, and the treatment of violence as it is experienced by and from various family members within an ecological framework with consideration of micro, mezzo, and macro areas of practice.
Outcomes: Analyze family violence using ethical reasoning and an intersectional, justice-oriented lens to demonstrate professional behavior, uphold human rights, and integrate anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion in clinical decision-making; Apply research-informed theories, policies, and evidence-based frameworks to engage, assess, and intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities affected by violence across the lifespan; Evaluate clinical, policy, and programmatic responses to family violence and construct informed recommendations while maintaining reflective awareness of professional values, biases, and well-being, Aligned with: Competencies 1-8 (integrated and holistic alignment).
This course will focus primarily on interpersonal and family violence between partners and the impact of violence on the family. It will examine the various epistemological conceptualizations of violence, and the treatment of violence as it is experienced by and from various family members within an ecological framework with consideration of micro, mezzo, and macro areas of practice.
Outcomes: Analyze family violence using ethical reasoning and an intersectional, justice-oriented lens to demonstrate professional behavior, uphold human rights, and integrate anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion in clinical decision-making; Apply research-informed theories, policies, and evidence-based frameworks to engage, assess, and intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities affected by violence across the lifespan; Evaluate clinical, policy, and programmatic responses to family violence and construct informed recommendations while maintaining reflective awareness of professional values, biases, and well-being, Aligned with: Competencies 1-8 (integrated and holistic alignment).