Singapore University of Social Sciences

The course provides an overview of the rehabilitation and protection services for individuals in Singapore. It will cover the changing landscape in rehabilitative work and the challenges in protecting the vulnerable groups like children and the elderly. It discusses the principles, practices and legislations that govern rehabilitation and protection in social work. The course will also cover theories, models and assessment tools that guide the work in rehabilitation and protection of individuals. As it is necessary to constantly review policies to stay relevant, the students will also be given the opportunity to appraise the social policies and services in this area. This course will demonstrate the balanced approach in the provision of rehabilitation and protection services with the preservation of an individual’s responsibility and motivation in mind.