Advanced Topics in Micro and Macro Social Work

Students will learn about the school to prison pipeline and implications of zero tolerance policies pushing at-risk students into juvenile and criminal justice systems. This course aims to increase cultural awareness, practice, and advocacy around social emotional well-being and learning methods for those who will be working with youth in schools and communities.

1. Clearly articulate the problem and results: behavior management in schools, school to prison pipeline, expulsions

2. Panel discussion of people who are working in these areas

3. Teaching skills around restorative conferences, peace circles, conflict management, mediation, and facilitation