School Of Social Sciences And PsychologyChild Abuse as a Social IssueWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 101381.3
Discipline: HUMAN WELFARE STUDIES AND SERVICES NEC
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
C1420 - Child Abuse as a Social Issue
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Successful completion of 80 credit points
About this Unit
This unit enables students to examine the way in which child abuse has become a public issue. It considers the assumptions, values and interests which underlie definitions of abuse as well as intervention and prevention strategies promoted to protect children from abuse. In order to do this, students will examine constructions of childhood, the positioning of children and attitudes towards children and families. They will explore the various responses to child abuse in contemporary systems, policies and practices that work to address child abuse. Students will develop the skills required to ensure that children are active participants in decisions made for their protection.