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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Social and Political Science : Social Work

Postgraduate Course: Evidence Based Practice (Criminal Justice) (SCWR11031)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Social and Political Science CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryThis module will explore principles of good practice and the link between effective practice based upon social work values and research based principles of effective practice and their link to positive outcomes with clients. This module will critically examine a variety of models and methods used in individual and group work, and their application with a variety of clients. The importance of intervention choices being based on effective assessment, the role of the worker  client relationship, multi- agency/professional work and evaluating outcomes will be explored.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Course Delivery Information
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Learning Outcomes
 To develop a critical understanding of the principles of effective practice.
 To increase competence in applying a range of models and methods to practice.
 To explore the culture of the workplace: the opportunities and limitations to working effectively.
 Demonstrate a good understanding of the effective practice debates in criminal justice social work.
 Recognise the central role for productive worker- client relationships.
 Understand the importance of Assessment in matching methods of interventions to client needs/ abilities/public safety issues.
 Demonstrate ability to develop and apply methods of evaluation to practice.

Reading List
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Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
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Contacts
Course organiserMr Bill Whyte
Tel: (0131 6)51 1462
Email: Bill.Whyte@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Gillian Macdonald
Tel: (0131 6)51 3244
Email: gillian.macdonald@ed.ac.uk
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