SOWK 435: Social Work and the Law Courts

The course is designed to reflect the role of social work in the operations of the criminal justice system. It examines concepts and terminologies such as criminal justice, criminal delinquency probation, parole, aftercare and recidivism.  Also examined are perspectives on services, skills and techniques required to practice within the criminal justice system. Additionally, the course discusses laws and legislations authorising and promoting social work practice in the law courts and in related institutions.