SOWK616

Welfare and the Law

15 points

Occurrences

  • SOWK616-15S2 (C) Semester Two 2015 - Not Offered
  • SOWK616-15S2 (D) Semester Two 2015 (Distance)

Description

This course will examine the role of law in our society and the importance of the law for social workers, social work agencies and social work clients. Specific areas of the law that are particularly relevant to social work practitioners will be covered. In addition, wider legal issues will be considered within the broad parameters of social justice and human rights. There will be a particular focus on the relevance of the Te Tiriti O Waitangi for the social work profession.

Prerequisites

Subject to the approval of the Head of School

Restrictions

SOWK309, SOWK517