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Vulnerable Young People (POPH90168)

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Overview

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This subject begins with an exploration of the concept of 'at risk' as it applies to young people, and the use and purpose of such a categorisation by relevant services and through policy. The impact of risk and protective factors on adolescent health and well-being will be examined including factors operating at individual, family and community levels. The course will discuss contemporary intervention approaches: most notably “strengths-based” practice, as well as collaborative holistic approaches to service delivery. After discussing the theoretical principles and philosophy underlying “effective”, or “exemplary” practice, students will be encouraged to explore innovative services relevant and accessible to the young people with whom they are currently working or would like to work with.

Intended learning outcomes

This subject is designed to enable students to:



  • critically discuss the concept of being ‘at risk’ in relation to young people, including the different definitions and applications of the term;
  • examine a variety of theories to explain positive and negative outcomes for young people;
  • consider the efficacy of the service system’s currentresponse to the needs of young people ‘at risk’;
  • identify the characteristics of effective and exemplary practice appropriate to the needs of the young people with whom they work;
  • recognise the policy, legislative and organisational rules and guidelines within which professionals working with young people ‘at risk’ practice;
  • reflect on a range of professional practice issues that need to be considered when working with young people ‘at risk ’ and identify the opportunities for incorporating appropriate and effective practice principles into their own work.

Generic skills

At the completion of the subject it is expected that students will have increased their capacity to:
• recognise their own and other professionals’ roles in the care of young people ‘at risk’, taking into account the complexity of practice issues;
• present an argument for intervention with a young person they consider to be ‘at risk’;
• formulate an effective plan for intervention with a young person ‘at risk’, articulating desired goals and outcomes;
• describe the process for effective referral, collaboration and consultation appropriate to their plan;
• identify the approaches, behaviours and techniques required to maximise the possibility of a positive long term outcome from their work with a given young person.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Assessment

Additional details

  • Risk Assessment, 1500 words due week 6, worth 20%
  • Reflective Piece, 500 words end of week 6, worth 10%
  • Case study assessment and report, 3000 words, due week 12, worth 70%

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Semester 1 - Online
    Principal coordinatorBernadette Murphy
    Mode of deliveryOnline
    Contact hours0
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019
    Last self-enrol date15 March 2019
    Census date31 March 2019
    Last date to withdraw without fail10 May 2019
    Assessment period ends28 June 2019

    Semester 1 contact information

    Helen D'Cruz

    hdcruz@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Adolescent Health and Wellbeing
    CourseMaster of Adolescent Health and Welfare
    CourseGraduate Diploma in Adolescent Health and Wellbeing
  • Available through the Community Access Program

    About the Community Access Program (CAP)

    This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.

    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 3 November 2022