Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast
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 |
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| Unit code | HGW631 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Social Sciences |
| Discipline | Social Work |
| Coordinator | Dr Justin Canty |
| Teaching staff | |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Use creative and effective communication strategies to engage people in knowledge generation and knowledge exchange activities to advance social justice and human rights.
- Judge the transformative potential of care ethics to promote equality and justice in social work services and social policy.
- Adapt communication strategies to enhance collaboration and cultural relevance.
- Create and evaluate culturally relevant interventions using communication strategies that maximise client engagement, input and involvement.
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
HGW503, HGW512, HGW513, HGW516, and HGW527
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | This unit is taught over a 10 week period comprising: |
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| Assessment | Written reflection on values and beliefs on trauma 1000-words (20%); Written group work proposal 1500-words (30%); Co-facilitation of 45-minute group and written reflection (1500-words) (50%). |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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