Working with Adolescents

Catalog description

Examination of service delivery systems and programs from a social work "person-in-environment" perspective that considers social, cultural, familial, and personal risk and protective factors. Theories of adolescent development from the physical, psychological and social sciences inform investigation of issues and experiences associated with youths being referred for services including behavioral health/mental illness issues, trauma, substance use, suicide, family disruption, sexual development, school difficulties, runaway and abuse/neglect/exploitation.