Child ProtectionLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

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 welfare 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 welfare
- Child and family-specific child protection
- Child protection process
- Child welfare service system

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.