Child Protection Services
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SSS1003 |
| Type: | Optional obligatory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | S-SA 2005V |
| Level: | Bachelor of Social Services |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2008) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Koivisto, Raimo |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Year 2008
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S-SA-3LNP | 2008-01-07 – 2008-03-20 | Riku Niemistö | Finnish | 2007-12-10 – 2008-01-11 |
Learning Outcomes
The student knows the forms of special services and methods in child protection, family work and the different needs of individuals. The student will get familiar with substitute child welfare. The student will be able to use different working methods in the work with families in different crisis situations. The student is able to understand the problems related to social exclusion.
Contents
Risks in childrens development, supporting and helping families in upbringing their children, methods of child protection and family work, childrens home and family home as upbringing environment, parenthood in the substitute child welfare, promoting child welfare
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Lastensuojelu tänään. toim. Anne Hujala, Annamaija Puonti, Tuula Saarnio. 2004. Helsinki. Tammi.
Valtakunnalliset sijaishuollon laatukriteerit 2004. Sijaishuollon neuvottelukunnan julkaisuja. 18.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures (in Finnish), exercises and independent study
Assessment Methods
Exercises, examination or essay. 1-5