Overview

This course provides an overview of how children, adolescents and their families’ interact with the civil and criminal legal systems. Practitioners in the field commonly encounter complex cases, and this course provides an overview of the mental health, social and legal aspects of working with young people, with offending and … For more content click the Read More button below. Topics covered include: the law relating to children and adolescents; children in care: civil aspects; adoption and fostering; non-delinquent conduct disorders; young offenders; child custody in relation to offending; Juvenile Justice in NSW; approaches to treatment and facilities available; children and adolescents: reports to court; law and treatment: the Australian Family Law.

Conditions for Enrolment

Prerequisite: Enrolment in 5512 or 7312 or 9012 (Forensic Mental Health) programs

Course Attributes

Offered irregularly or alternate years

Delivery

Fully online - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

Pre-2019 Handbook Editions

Access past handbook editions (2018 and prior)