SW 7912: Clinical Practice with Abused and Neglected Children and Their Families: Child Protective Services

3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: All MSW Foundation-Level courses, or Advanced Standing in MSW program.
Drawing on the bio-psychosocial perspective for understanding the multiplicity of causes of child maltreatment, this course focuses on the special intervention needs of victims of physical and sexual abuse and neglect and of those who commit such acts. Attention is given to evaluation and use of research in prevention and intervention programs and services.