Clinical Social Work in Forensic Settings. 3 credits

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Exploration of clinical social work roles in legal processes including child and family courts, juvenile and adult justice, competency and capacity processes. Students learn the clinical considerations for working with clients involved in these legal processes and will develop forensic skills including preparation for and participation in court hearings and understanding and mitigating liabilities. Skills include interviewing, risk assessment, mitigation, advocacy and multidisciplinary collaboration. Offered by Social Work . May not be repeated for credit.