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SWU202: Risk Prevention , Risk and Protection

Module Title	Risk Prevention , Risk and Protection
Module Code	SWU202
Module Tutor	Andrea Collins
School	Institute of Education and Public Services
CAT Points	15
Level of Study	5
Pre-requisites	Before taking this module you must pass SWU103
Co-requisites	None
Restrictions	None
Brief Description	This module addresses variables that influence assessment, decisions about, and responses to levels of risk across the lifespan. Theoretical perspectives on risk, resilience and protection are considered. Issues of attachment and disparities in power will be addressed. Socio-political and legal contexts of prevention, risk and protection will be discussed. The module will apply across both child and adult service areas and include contributions from service users.
Indicative Syllabus	Psychosocial perspectives on origins and control of harmful behaviours Assessment skills and decision making in practice Collaborative decision making Intervention skills Dynamics of working with service users and carers Concepts of partnerships, advocacy, and collaboration Report-writing, effective documentation Key legislation and concepts regarding protection of and advocacy for vulnerable children and adults
Learning Outcomes	i. Knowledge and Understanding Ability to analyse the social worker’s duties and responsibilities in assessing and managing risk Ability to identify key legislation underpinning policies and procedures relating to the protection of vulnerable people Ability to reflect on the processes influencing professional judgements and decision-making Ability to assess, manage and minimise risk to self and colleagues ii. Skills Development of assessment and professional judgement making skills Capacity to analyse complex information regarding cases Ability to participate in collaborative planning and evaluation of interventions Capacity to advocate for vulnerable people iii. Values Awareness of vulnerability across the lifespan Awareness of social work values related to advocacy and protection on behalf of those at risk
Learning and Teaching Activities	Staff/student contact: 20% Independent study: 80%
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide)	001: 30% Coursework: 1000 WORDS 002: 70% Coursework: 2000 WORDS
Special Assessment Requirements	None
Indicative Resources	The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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