Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Psychology and Social Science

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• Unit Title

  Vulnerable People and Communities

• Unit Code

  CSV3109

• Year

  2015

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

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Description

This unit examines people and communities who are categorised as at risk of abuse, neglect and rights violations. It considers the human rights conventions and how these are applied in society along with examining policies and practices that violate these conventions. Programs designed to minimise harm for people across the lifespan are examined along with skills and knowledge for workers implementing these programs. International issues on abuse, neglect and rights violations are explored.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded CHN3101, CHN4116, CSV4109

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Critically analyse government policies, strategies and directions in areas of abuse and neglect across the lifespan.
2. Critically analyse programs that focus on prevention and reducing the impact of abuse and rights violations.
3. Demonstrate a working knowledge of human rights conventions and how these are applied in society.
4. Demonstrate a working knowledge of legal issues in regards to rights, abuse and neglect for people across their lifespan.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of issues relating to domestic violence, abuse, neglect and rights abuse.

Unit Content

1. Australian and international child abuse and neglect statistics.
2. Consequences of abuse and neglect.
3. Contemporary services for children and families at risk.
4. Definitions and indicators of different forms of abuse and neglect.
5. Details of the various reporting systems and analysis of the Western Australian situation.
6. Ideologies relating to families and children and how these affect risk.
7. Legal issues in abuse, neglect and sexual assault cases.
8. The rights of children and families.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Assigned readings, short lectures, tutorials and workshops.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Text References

• ^ Lonne, B., Parton, N., Thomson, J., & Harris, M. (2009). Reforming child protection. New York: Routledge.
• ^ Percy-Smith, B., & Thomas, N. (Eds.). (2010). A handbook of children and young people's participation. New York: Routledge.
• Healey, J. (Ed.). (2008). Indigenous disadvantage. Thirroul, NSW: Spinney Press.
• Hoff, L. (2009). Violence and abuse issues: Cross cultural perspectives for health and social sciences. Hoboken: Taylor & Frances.
• Jans, M. (2004). Children as citizens: Towards a contemporary notion of child participation. London: SAGE.
• Gutman, G. (2010). Aging, ageism and abuse: Moving from awareness to action. Burlington: Elsevier.
• Archard, D. (2005). Children: Rights and childhood (2nd ed.). London: Routledge.
• Lau, K. (2008). Mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect: A practical guide for social workers. New York: Springer.
• Tisdall, E., Davis, J., Hill, M., & Prout, A. (Eds.). (2006). Children, young people and social inclusion: Participation for what? Bristol: The Policy Press.
• Meadow, R. (2009). ABC of child protection. Chichester: Wiley.

Journal References

• Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect
• Child Abuse and Neglect: the International Journal
• Youth Justice
• Child Abuse Review
• Child Abuse Prevention

^ Mandatory reference

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