CHILD`S RIGHTS AND CHILD LAW

Course Description

The course will examine basic elements of child's rights and child law by analyzing the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Child abuse and neglect, child labor, child soldiers are some of the focus areas of the course. By taking this frame work the course will compare child rights in Turkey, Cyprus and other countries that are interest to the students. After this analysis different approaches and policy prescriptions will be discussed. The seminar will highlight issues of social justice, disproportionality – particularly the over-representation of children and families of different ethnical backgrounds in the child welfare system, and disadvantaged populations, including children in general and poor children in particular.

CHILD`S RIGHTS AND CHILD LAW

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Explains child law and the basic elements of child's rights & responsibilities mentioned in UN Convention
2. 02 Identify child abuse and neglect, and the social work approaches
3. 03 Compare the legislation on child law in different countries (TRNC, TR and others)
4. 04 Discuss different approaches and policy prescriptions on child's rights and child law
5. 05 Explains the social work interventions on child protection

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 UN Declaraiton on Child Rights
2. 02 Çocuk hukuku, Prof. Dr. Emine Akyüz, 2nd edition, Pegem Akademi, 2012.
3. 03 Tüm boyutlarıyla Çocuk istismarı, Oğuz Polat

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Explains child law and the basic elements of a child's rights & responsibilities mentioned in the UN Convention SOLO 4
2. L02 Identify child abuse and neglect, and the social work approaches SOLO 2
3. L03 Compares the legislation on child law in different countries (TRNC, TR, and others) SOLO 4
4. L04 Discusses different approaches and policies on the child's rights and child law SOLO 5
5. L05 Explains the social work interventions on child protection SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1. Applies foundational nursing knowledge to meet individual, family, and community health needs by providing person-centred care that respects dignity, autonomy, privacy, and informed consent.
2. P02 2. Applies professional standards and quality management principles by using risk assessment, incident/near-miss reporting, audit/feedback, and continuous improvement to strengthen patient safety.
3. P03 3. Integrates theoretical and practical knowledge to deliver holistic preventive, curative, and rehabilitative nursing care by demonstrating therapeutic communication, empathy, and culturally safe practice.
4. P04 4. Delivers evidence-based, high-quality care using health information and communication technologies by documenting accurately, protecting confidentiality/data security, and using clinical technologies safely and appropriately.
5. P05 5. Identifies, analyses, and addresses healthcare problems by formulating clinical questions, searching and appraising evidence, applying findings to practice, and evaluating outcomes using a systematic, research-informed approach.
6. P06 6. Manages nursing care by prioritising, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions; escalating concerns appropriately; and demonstrating accountability through accurate documentation and responsible delegation/supervision.
7. P07 7. Collaborates effectively within interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary teams by sharing timely information, respecting roles, engaging in constructive conflict management, and contributing actively to shared decision-making.
8. P08 8. Maintains lifelong learning by setting professional development goals, seeking and using feedback, engaging in reflective practice/portfolio work, and updating practice according to current scientific and technological developments.
9. P09 9. Plans and implements community-oriented projects and health promotion activities by using population data, collaborating with stakeholders, advocating for equitable health, and evaluating the impact of initiatives on community/public health.
10. P10 10. Upholds ethical principles by maintaining confidentiality, obtaining informed consent, ensuring fairness/non-discrimination, managing professional boundaries, and reporting unethical or unsafe practices according to regulations.
11. P11 11. Contributes to quality and professional development processes by participating in institutional quality activities , supporting in-field/out-of-field education through mentoring/teaching, and representing the nursing profession appropriately at national and international levels.
12. P12 12. Communicates professionally in at least one foreign language to access and use international evidence, collaborate with global peers, and provide safe, respectful communication for diverse populations.

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