Complexities working with child protection and families (in Australia)

– Outline your understanding of this area of practice, how and why it is complex.

– Identify relevant policies important to this area of practice – both inside and outside of government.

– Discuss 2 theoretical approaches which help you explain the complexities of this area of practice. eg development theory & systems theory

– Critically analyse the role of the social worker in this area of practice, ethical dilemmas, contradictions and conflicts that may arse.