2019-2020 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
    May 07, 2024  
2019-2020 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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SWK 361 - Social Work and the Law


Credit(s): 3
Social workers in all fields of practice need to understand how legal issues impact the concerns their clients face. This course will explore common legal issues such as income, food, and shelter; victims of violence; school social work and the law; abuse and neglect; mental health and addiction issues; criminal justice system; and immigrants, refuges and victims of human trafficking. Areas of emphasis will be on the interfacing of social work and the legal system when working with diverse populations. SP



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