2018-2019 Academic Catalog 
    
    Apr 19, 2024  
2018-2019 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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SHS 106 - Introduction to Family Support and Prevention



5.0 Credits
Introduction to family support framework; concepts and professional skills in the field of prevention. Includes theory, evidence based methods and practices, common prevention activities and successful strategies for working with community organizations, families and systems using empowerment model.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Identify risk, resiliency, and protective factors and processes in individuals, families, and communities impacted by unhealthy living patterns, social/emotional dysfunction, violence, or substance misuse.
  2. Describe various models of prevention and the steps in the prevention planning process.
  3. Identify and demonstrate application of criteria for evaluating success of prevention strategies and programs.
  4. Assess and differentiate ethical community prevention activities.
  5. Demonstrate the application of theories, techniques, and family support framework in prevention planning and community readiness within various situations.
  6. Describe the processes used to establish mutually respectful relationships with families and other community members.
  7. Describe and demonstrate, from a strengths-based perspective, a sensitivity to the cultural issues critical in the design and implementation of prevention activity, and tailor tasks specifically for efforts with diverse populations.



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