SW 756 Social Work and the Law
This course focuses on the intersection of social work practice and the law. The course lays foundational knowledge about the legal and judicial systems and integrates ethical knowledge and skill capacity to support forensic social work practice. Forensic social workers encounter social problems that require effective, interdisciplinary collaboration in a variety of legal and judicial settings. Students will learn about conflicting interests of clients and communities and the implications for laws and policies that impact social services. The course emphasizes forensic practice skills and professional, forensic documentation in the legal system.