HSP 3260 - Survey of the High-Risk Youth Integrated Services and Treatment Network

2(2 + 0)

Prerequisite: HSP 3230 or Permission of instructor

This is an advanced course designed to introduce the potential youth advocate counselor to the range of issues, services, and systems involved in the care and treatment of high-risk youth including: alcohol and drug treatment; mental health; education; social services; law enforcement; vocational/employment; and others. The course focus is on understanding and building interdisciplinary partnerships on behalf of youth in a variety of professional contexts. An emphasis is on learning to work effectively across and between systems as well as within them.