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<p>This subject will provide theoretical understanding and context for human rights practice and the law within social work and the human services. Employing problem-based learning and a decolonising approach, this subject covers the history and theories of human rights and draws on a human rights framework and rights-based practice. It also considers the foundational laws and legal issues required by graduates working in the broad field of social work and human services. Incorporating the twin themes of human rights and social justice, key topics include the legal environment, professional responsibility and accountability. Particular emphasis is given to rights-based practice and the ways that graduates might employ mechanisms that positively influence legal processes and outcomes for people from marginalised and disadvantaged backgrounds.</p>

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Human Rights and Law for the Human Services (postgraduate)

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HCS532 - Human Rights and Law for the Human Services (postgraduate)

Analyse legal issues and problems in professional practice in social work and human services.

Evaluate and apply problem-solving approaches to engage in human rights issues. 

Critically appraise appropriate roles of  social and human service workers in relation to the legal system and their client(s).

Demonstrate a critical understanding of human rights and its application in practice including its historical context, theories and instrumentalities.

Engage in and critically evaluate the wider human rights, legal, ethical, social policy debates central to social work and  the human services in Australia, including reform of the law.

Evaluate mechanisms that positively influence legal processes and outcomes for vulnerable and disadvantaged people and demonstrate capacity for rights-based practice.