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GCSCS6001 Theoretical Models for Practice: Assessment and Intervention

This unit focuses on key theoretical frameworks and practice models in the community and human services. It examines assessment and intervention models and the varied domains of practice in this sector. Using a scaffolded case study approach, students explore a range of social issues, including social welfare and poverty, children¿s rights, disability and family violence. Students critically evaluate how theory can support family violence work in accordance with legislation and industry frameworks including the Family Violence Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management (MARAM) Framework. They critically reflect on the ways in which theory is integral to critical practice. Specific theories covered in the unit include critical social work theories such as feminism, anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory practice and post-modernism. Eco-systems, developmental and life-cycle theories are also critiqued with a focus on how they inform professional family violence work. Throughout the unit, a strengths approach that advocates with, or on behalf of, victim-survivors of family violence to secure their rights and access to resources is emphasised. Overall, students develop systemic and critical understanding of a substantial and complex body of community and human services theories and practice models, and the ability to disseminate this knowledge while promoting new insights to peers and the community in the field of Community and Human Services.

Credit points
15
EFTSL
0.125
Band
Prof Path

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