Child Welfare

Catalog description

Provides students with an understanding of the dynamics of child maltreatment and the role of the child welfare system in responding to maltreatment. Explores maltreatment across generations, the role of societal norms in perpetuating maltreatment, and culturally competent services for ending the intergenerational cycle of abuse. Examines government policies over time to promote child welfare and the effect of these policies on child safety, permanency, and family reunification.