Social Work Practice with Survivors

Catalog description

This course introduces social work practice with children and adults who have experienced sexual assault/abuse, interpersonal/family violence, human trafficking, or violent crime. An emphasis is placed on: person-in-environment and empowerment theories; social work assessment, intervention, and advocacy practices; related policies and laws and their connection with social work practice; intersections with the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics; managing affective reactions, vicarious traumatization, and self-care; and intersections with anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Prerequisites: SWK major or minor only.