SPRn5015 Social Work with Offenders and Their Families

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 7 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jitka Navrátilová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jitka Navrátilová, Ph.D.
Department of Social Policy and Social Work – Faculty of Social Studies
Supplier department: Department of Social Policy and Social Work – Faculty of Social Studies
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
The course aims to increase students' understanding of the life situation of offenders and their families with an emphasis on the dynamics of family and social functioning. Students will be introduced to contemporary theories of criminology, penology and social work with offenders and their families. Special attention will be given to the dynamics of the relationship between incarcerated individuals and their spouses/partners as well as changes in relationships with their children. Dilemmas that arise when working with offenders, their families and children will be reflected upon with students. The course also emphasises young offenders, understanding the causes of their offending and offers current trends in working with this group of young people. Students will also be introduced to the principles of restorative justice and its use with offenders. Given that the basic premise of the course is the application of multidisciplinarity and multi-institutionalism in improving the living situation and social functioning of families, it is anticipated that students will have the opportunity to hear from speakers from organizations and institutions that work with offenders or their family members.
Learning outcomes
The Student will be able to: 1.Identify and analyze the family and social dynamics of offenders and their families 2.Explain the basic theories of criminology and penology related to the offender. 3.Identify key problems in the relationships between offenders and their families and propose possible solutions. 4.Reflect on ethical dilemmas in working with offenders and their families. 5.Understand and explain the principles of restorative justice and their application to offenders. 6.Describe and analyze factors leading to juvenile crime and approaches to rehabilitation. 7.Apply knowledge from various disciplines (social work, psychology, law) to improve the situation of offenders and their families.
Syllabus
  • 1.Introduction to social work with offenders and their families: overview and importance of the field. 2.The historical and social context of crime: Factors leading to crime and their development. 3.Basic theories of criminology and penology: an overview of the main concepts and their impact on practice. 4.Family and social dynamics of offenders: relationships between offenders and their families, impact of incarceration. 5.Relationships between incarcerated offenders and their partners: specificities and challenges in partner relationships. 6.The impact of crime on offenders' children: Psychosocial impacts and intervention strategies. 7.Ethical dilemmas in working with offenders and their families: Discussion of common ethical challenges. 8.Restorative justice and its application to offenders: Principles, approaches and effectiveness. 9.Juvenile offenders: Causes, prevention and intervention strategies. 10.Multidisciplinary and multi-institutional approaches in social work: Collaboration with different organizations and institutions. 11.Current research and trends in social work with offenders and their families: a review of recent findings and their application. 12.Case studies and application of theory to practice: practical exercises and discussion of specific cases. 13.Reflection and supervision in social work with offenders and their families: development of professional skills and self-understanding.
Literature
  • MASOPUST ŠACHOVÁ, Petra. Smysl a účel trestu a rozsah zadostiučinění v trestním řízení z pohledu restorativní justice. Edited by Věra Kalvodová. 233 listů. URL info
  • NAVRÁTILOVÁ, Jitka. Dopady věznění na wellbeing dítěte z pohledu dospělých a dětí (The effects of incarceration on child wellbeing from the perspective of adults and children). In Jitka Navrátilová, Pavel Navrátil. Rodičovství za mřížemi: dopady věznění rodiče na dítě. 1. vyd. Praha: Karolinum; Masarykova univerzita, 2023, p. 28-57. Slon, Studijní texty, 78. svazek. ISBN 978-80-280-0437-8. info
  • PUNOVÁ, Monika. Odolnost aneb co chrání děti s uvězněným rodičem před zlým osudem (Resilience or what protects children with an imprisoned parent from an evil fate). In Jitka Navrátilová, Pavel Navrátil. Rodičovství za mřížemi: dopady věznění rodiče na dítě. 1. vyd. Praha: Karolinum; Masarykova univerzita, 2023, p. 112-135. Slon, Studijní texty, 78. svazek. ISBN 978-80-280-0437-8. info
  • NAVRÁTIL, Pavel. Otcovství za mřížemi: Jak udržovat rodinné vztahy (Fatherhood behind bars: How to Maintain Family Relationships). In Jitka Navrátilová, Pavel Navrátil. Rodičovství za mřížemi: dopady věznění rodiče na dítě. 1st ed. Praha: Karolinum, 2023, p. 75-104. Slon. ISBN 978-80-280-0437-8. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.5817/CZ.MUNI.M280-0437-2023. info
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  • ČERNÍKOVÁ, Vratislava. Sociální ochrana : terciární prevence, její možnosti a limity. Plzeň: Vydavatelství a nakladatelství Aleš Čeněk, 2008, 244 s. ISBN 9788073801380. info
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Teaching methods
Theoretical preparations, lectures, seminars.
Assessment methods
Intermediate work, presentation, exam.
Language of instruction
Czech
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