Postgraduate Course: Evidence Based Practice (Criminal Justice) (SCWR11031)

Course Outline
School	School of Social and Political Science	College	College of Humanities and Social Science
Credit level (Normal year taken)	SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate)	Availability	Not available to visiting students
SCQF Credits	20	ECTS Credits	10
Summary	This module will explore principles of good practice and the link between effective practice based upon social work values and research based principles of effective practice and their link to positive outcomes with clients. This module will critically examine a variety of models and methods used in individual and group work, and their application with a variety of clients. The importance of intervention choices being based on effective assessment, the role of the worker client relationship, multi- agency/professional work and evaluating outcomes will be explored.
Course description	Not entered

Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites		Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations		Other requirements	None

Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered

Learning Outcomes
To develop a critical understanding of the principles of effective practice. To increase competence in applying a range of models and methods to practice. To explore the culture of the workplace: the opportunities and limitations to working effectively. Demonstrate a good understanding of the effective practice debates in criminal justice social work. Recognise the central role for productive worker- client relationships. Understand the importance of Assessment in matching methods of interventions to client needs/ abilities/public safety issues. Demonstrate ability to develop and apply methods of evaluation to practice.