Unit

School Of Social Sciences

Family Violence: Policy and PracticeWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 101597.3

Discipline: HUMAN WELFARE STUDIES AND SERVICES NEC

Student Contribution Band: 4

Level: 3

Credit Points: 10

Equivalent Units
101386 - Family Violence

Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Successful completion of 60 credit points.

About this Unit
This unit examines the nature, incidence and extent of family violence. The focus is on the effects on women and children, who are the victims of this violence. Current sociological explanations are examined, including a critical examination of the myths and stereotypes that help to reinforce the hidden nature of this problem. Some solutions and possible ways of alleviating the suffering caused by this violence are canvassed.

Courses
1665.2Bachelor of Community WelfareCONTINUING
1665.3Bachelor of Community WelfareSUSPENDED
1666.2Bachelor of Social WorkCONTINUING
1666.3Bachelor of Social WorkCONTINUING
1666.4Bachelor of Social WorkCURRENT
1667.2Bachelor of Social ScienceCONTINUING
1667.3Bachelor of Social ScienceCONTINUING
1667.4Bachelor of Social ScienceCURRENT
1711.2Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)CONTINUING
1713.1Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice/Bachelor of Social WorkCONTINUING
1713.2Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice/Bachelor of Social WorkCURRENT
1733.1Bachelor of Social Science (Advanced)CURRENT
1807.1Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Social ScienceCONTINUING
1807.2Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Social ScienceCURRENT
1808.2Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social ScienceCONTINUING
1808.3Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social ScienceCURRENT
1865.2Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)CURRENT
1910.1Bachelor of Psychological and Social SciencesCURRENT
4763.2Bachelor of Speech PathologyCONTINUING
4763.3Bachelor of Speech PathologyCURRENT
4789.1Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Science)CURRENT
6023.1Diploma in Social Science/Bachelor of Social ScienceCONTINUING
6023.2Diploma in Social Science/Bachelor of Social ScienceCONTINUING

Specialisations

M1017.1Child and CommunityCONTINUING
M1079.1Child and CommunityCURRENT
SM1025.1Child and CommunityCONTINUING
SM1099.1Child and CommunityCURRENT



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