SOWK 302 Forensic Social Work

Prerequisites: SOC 101 and SOWK 201 or permission of the instructor. An introduction to working with individuals, families, groups and organizations that are, or have been, involved in the criminal and juvenile justice systems in the United States. Focus is on how social workers and others in the helping professions can bring about positive change through advocacy, empowerment, and therapeutic interventions for offenders and victims in various settings.