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SOCG235 Family and the Law

10 cp
Prerequisites SOCG102 Introduction to Family Studies or SOCG103 Historical Perspectives on the Family
Teaching Organisation A variety of techniques will be used and include lectures, tutorials, workshops, videos, simulation activities and observations of social agencies dealing with family issues.

This unit concentrates on the institution of the family from both a social and legal perspective. It introduces students to aspects of the law that impact upon families in Australia and Government policies that underpin that law. Students will be encouraged to think critically about the ideologies inherent in law making, interpretation of law and law enforcement. The course is designed to be of practical use to students in assisting clients in their working lives as psychologists or counsellors or social, welfare or youth workers.

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