THE LAW OF CHILD AND FAMILY

Catalog description

This course examines legal principles and procedures of special relevance to the practice of social work and work within human service agencies. The course will review the basic structure and operation of the American legal system; basic principles of legal research; basic principles of constitutional law; legislative process; courtroom testimony; and legal principles related to juvenile justice, adult and child protection, adoption, education, domestic relations, mental health, aging, education, medic-legal issues, and disabilities. This course may include DEI-related content. If you are taking this class as a program or graduation requirement, you may work with your advisor to find an alternative class.