School of Criminal Justice & Forensic Social Work / Foundations of Forensic Social Work

Foundations of Forensic Social Work

Explain social-work roles and ethical responsibilities in justice-related settings.

Beginner
45 Minutes estimated
ParaLearn CBT Verified assessment
SWP-022 Course code

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Course Overview

Explain social-work roles and ethical responsibilities in justice-related settings.

Learning objectives

Explain social-work roles and ethical responsibilities in justice-related settings.
Apply the key ideas from Practice contexts.
Apply the key ideas from Assessment and intervention.
Apply the key ideas from Ethics and boundaries.

Curriculum & Syllabus

Module 1 ⏱ 10 to 15 min · Self-paced

Practice contexts

courts, corrections, policing, victim services, child protection, and community programmes

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Module 2 ⏱ 10 to 15 min · Self-paced

Assessment and intervention

psychosocial reports, risk/needs principles, advocacy, and trauma-informed care

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Module 3 ⏱ 10 to 15 min · Self-paced

Ethics and boundaries

dual roles, confidentiality limits, informed consent, documentation, and cultural humility

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