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Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast

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Restricted to BSW(Hons)

Introduction

This unit examines the intersection between trauma and justice and is informed by a commitment to social justice and a political ethic of care. At a macro level, you will learn how social workers can promote policy, legislation and practice that aim to acknowledge, address and prevent trauma by challenging social structures and advocating for vulnerable groups. At a micro level, you will learn skills for recognising and responding to trauma at an individual and community level, and according to the needs of specific groups of people.

Group work is used in this unit to explore issues that commonly result in, or stem from experiences of trauma, including sexual abuse, family violence, disasters, colonisation, mental illness, poverty, and grief and loss. You will join groups both as facilitators and participants and complete a detailed analysis of one group work session.

Summary 2021

Unit name Trauma and Justice
Unit code HGW431
Credit points 12.5
Faculty/School College of Arts, Law and Education
School of Social Sciences
Discipline Social Work
Coordinator

Dr Justin Canty
Available as student elective? No
Breadth Unit? No

Availability

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Learning Outcomes

1. Apply ethical methods of communicating with clients, colleagues and managers by being respectful, sharing information, demonstrating flexibility and working collaboratively.
2. Formulate interventions using culturally relevant and adaptable communication strategies that maximise client engagement, input and involvement.
3. Present complex information in a compelling way through highly effective written and public communication skills that are also culturally relevant
4. Debate the transformative potential of care ethics to promote equality and justice in social work services and social policy.

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Requisites

Prerequisites

HGW302, HGW303, HGW308, HGW312 and HGW327

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

This unit is taught over a 10 week period comprising:

Weekly online learning activities, including lecture and other self-directed exercises.

Weekly face-to-face workshops (120 mins x 10 weeks)

80% minimum compulsory attendance requirement to meet accreditation requirements

Assessment

Task 1: Written reflection on values and beliefs on trauma, 1000 words (20%)

Task 2: Written group work proposal, 1500 words (30%)

Task 3: Co-facilitation of 45-minute group and written reflection, 1500 words (50%)

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Textbooks

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