14.5.4 VANTAA INSTITUTE, SOCIAL SERVICES

Laurea Polytechnic
Vantaa Institute
Social Services
Contact Person:
Ms. Riitta Ahos
Karsikkokuja 15
FIN-01360 Vantaa
Tel. + 358 20 5787 351
Fax + 358 20 5787 301
Email: riitta.ahos@laurea.fi

Objectives:
The aim of this study unit is to lighten the situation in Ireland with regard to drug use, HIV and the social work system.

Content:
Alcohol and drug use in Ireland; policy and practical issues.
Harm reduction hierarchy.
Women as drug users; treatment, Criminal justice and social work system.

Method:
Lectures and written report

Semester:
Period 3

Objectives:
The student is able to assess different social work approaches to Child Care in European countries. The student is able to analyse convergences and divergences of social care patterns for the
future. The student develops an understanding of new working
procedures in Child Care, especially solution-centred and family-
centred working methods.

Content:
Trends in Child Care in Western Europe. Convergences and
divergences in Child Care policy and practice across Europe.
Critical questions about Child Care in Europe. New working methods.

Prerequisites:
Second or third year university/Polytechnic students

Method:
Lectures, workshops.

Assessment:
Level of activity. Examination /essay (1-5).

Semester:
Period 3

Objectives:
The student acquires knowledge of the basic idea and use of Self Help Groups as a social work method.

Content:
Basic idea and support of self help groups as a social work method. Achievements and activities of support groups. Self-help Clearinghouses in Germany and other countries

Prerequisites:
Second year students

Method:
Lectures and group work

Assessment:
Continuous assessment

Semester:
Period 3