Child ProtectionLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student

• is familiar with the current debate related to child protection
• is aware of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
• understands the principles and content of the Child Welfare Act and other legislation governing child protection
• knows and can apply fundamental concepts related to child protection
• can identify the reasons for the need for child protection and understand the stages of the child protection process
• is familiar with the child protection service system
• identifies ethical issues related to child protection
• is able to reflect on their professional conduct and understands their professional role in multidisciplinary cooperation in child protection.

Content

UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

Child Welfare Act and other legislation governing child protection

The mission, core values and principles of child protection

The best interests, participation and rights of the child in child protection

Preventive child protection

• Child and family-specific child protection

• Child protection process

• Child protection service system

• Simple Finnish vocabulary and key phrases used in client interaction

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Framework of assessment is attached in the curriculum's description.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Framework of assessment is attached in the curriculum's description.