Family Work and Child Protection
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SSA0403 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | S-SA 2006V |
| Level: | Bachelor of Social Services |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2007) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Blomqvist, Ann-Sophie |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Year 2007
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | S-SA-2A | 2007-08-27 – 2007-12-21 | Riku Niemistö | Finnish | 2007-08-17 – 2007-09-02 |
| 4 | S-SA-2B | 2007-08-27 – 2007-12-21 | Riku Niemistö | Finnish | 2007-08-17 – 2007-09-02 |
| 5 | 2007-08-27 – 2007-10-26 | Riku Niemistö | Finnish | 2007-08-17 – 2007-09-02 |
Learning Outcomes
The student deepens her/his knowledge of social problems and the needs of individuals and families. The student understands the dynamics and relations in families as well as the working methods with families. The student becomes familiar with the various needs of families and can direct them to right services. The student learns the central legislation of child protection and the working methods of child protection services.
Contents
Family work. Child protection legislation, preventive work with families, family dynamics and roles in the family, various working methods.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
- Berg, I.K. 1991. Perhekeskeisen työn opas: käytännön vihjeitä lastensuojeluun. Helsinki. MLL.
- Taskinen, Sirpa. 2007. Lastensuojelulaki: soveltamisopas. Stakes.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, small-group exercises, independent studies.
Assessment Methods
Participating in small-group exercises, assignment or examination. Numeric evaluation.