Human Services 440
Abuse of Persons with Disabilities: Assessment, Evaluation and Intervention
CaliforniaStateUniversity, Fullerton
Department of Human Services
Instructor: DR. John Doyle
Office: EC 474
Phone: 657 278-2254
Email:
Office Hours: Wednesdays/ Thursdays 10:00 am to 12:00pm
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Pre-requisite: Human Services 201- Introduction to Human Services
This online course will explore disability in general. Abuse and neglect of persons with disabilities will also be examined via academic readings. Considerable attention will be devoted to the characteristics of societies and cultures that enhance and promote the subjugation of persons with disabilities. This material will be covered through online; lectures, trainings, videos, journal articles, and websites.
This is an introductory course designed to be the students’ first exposure to the practical applications of working with individuals and families who have associations either directly or indirectly with persons with disabilities. A counseling/social work perspective, utilizing terminology, methods, and theoretical orientations will be used to explain abuse of persons with disabilities. A major goal of this online course is to distinguish between a scientific and common-sense understanding of abuse towards persons with disabilities. Students will learn to understand and analyze the various forms of abuse of persons with disabilities, the dynamics of social interaction with person with disabilities,issues of social inequality, and the forces of change affecting persons with disabilities and their families. Students will be encouraged to develop a critical approach to assessing, evaluating and treating abuse of persons with disabilities at the paraprofessional level.
Multiculturalism is an essential aspect to this class. The Department of Human Services exposes students to a variety of concepts and social diversity issues from a cross-cultural and historical perspective, providing a basis for comparison and contrast among groups and societies. Students will learn to understand and evaluate abuse of persons with disabilities including social and cultural variables such as type of disability, age, gender, class, ethnicity, religion and educational background.
CSHSE ACCREDITATION:
This course partially fulfills the requirements set forth by the Council for Standards in Human Services Education (CSHSE). As such, this course also helps fulfill the requirements for the Human Services-Board Certified Practitioner credential. The specific standards being met are listed below each of the following objectives, as well as the learning activities that help fulfill those standards and learning objectives.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The objectives of this course, along with the CSHSE Standards, include:
- Gaining knowledge of abuse ofpersons with disabilities.
CSHSE Standard 13.b.The range of populations served and needs addressed by human services professionals.
CSHSE Standard 15.a.Analysis and assessment of the needs of clients or client groups.
CSHSE Standard 16.a.Theory and knowledge bases of prevention, intervention, and maintenance strategies to achieve maximum autonomy and functioning.
CSHSE Standard 19.b.Client self-determination.
CSHSE Standard 19. d.The worth and uniqueness of individuals including culture,
ethnicity, race, class, gender, religion, ability, sexual orientation, and other expressions
of diversity.
This material will be covered through online; lectures, trainings, videos, journal articles, and websites.
- Demonstrating skills in providing counseling for victims of abuse.
CSHSE Standard 12.b. (1) How small groups are used in Human services settings.
CSHSE Standard 12.e.An understanding of the capacities, limitations, and resiliency of human systems.
CSHSE Standard 14.a.Obtaining information through interviewing, active listening, consultation with others, library or other research, and the observation of clients and systems.
CSHSE Standard 14.b.Recording, organizing, and assessing the relevance, adequacy, accuracy, and validity of information.
CSHSE Standard 14.d. Disseminating routine and critical information to clients, colleagues, or other members of the related services system.
CSHSE Standard 14. e. Applying maintenance of client confidentiality and appropriately using client data.
CSHSE Standard 15.b.Development of goals, design, and implementation of a plan of action.
CSHSE Standard 15.c. Evaluation of the outcomes of the plan and the impact on the client or client group.
CSHSE Standard 16.b. Skills to facilitate appropriate direct services and interventions related to specific client or client group goals.
CSHSE Standard 16.c. (6) Use of consultation.
CSHSE Standard 17.b.Dealing effectively with conflict.
CSHSE Standard 19.a.The least intrusive intervention in the least restrictive environment.
CSHSE Standard 19.c. Confidentiality of information.
CSHSE Standard 19.f. Interdisciplinary team approaches to problem solving
CSHSE Standard 19.g.Appropriate professional boundaries
CSHSE Standard 20.a.Conscious use of self.
CSHSE Standard 20.b.Clarification of personal and professional values.
CSHSE Standard 20.d.Strategies for self-care.
CSHSE Standard 20.e.Reflection of professional self.
This material will be covered through online; lectures, trainings, videos, journal articles, and websites.
- Demonstrating skills in providing counseling for perpetrators of abuse ofpersons with disabilities.
CSHSE Standard 15.a.Analysis and assessment of the needs of clients or client groups.
CSHSE Standard 19. d.The worth and uniqueness of individuals including culture,
ethnicity, race, class, gender, religion, ability, sexual orientation, and other expressions of diversity.
CSHSE Standard 19.e.Belief that individuals, service systems, and society can change.
CSHSE Standard 19.f.Interdisciplinary team approaches to problem solving.
CSHSE Standard 19.g.Appropriate professional boundaries.
CSHSE Standard 20.a.Conscious use of self.
CSHSE Standard 20.b. Clarification of personal and professional values.
CSHSE Standard 20.d.Strategies for self-care.
This material will be covered through online; lectures, trainings, videos, journal articles, and websites.
- Developing an understanding of power and control in abusive relationships.
CSHSE Standard 15.a.Analysis and assessment of the needs of clients or client groups.
This material will be covered through online; lectures, trainings, videos, journal articles, and websites.
- Developing critical thinking skills in reviewing the literature on abuse of persons with disabilities.
CSHSE Standard 14.a.Obtaining information through interviewing, active listening, consultation with others, library or other research, and the observation of clients and systems.
CSHSE Standard 14.b.Recording, organizing, and assessing the relevance, adequacy, accuracy, and validity of information.
CSHSE Standard 14.c.Compiling, synthesizing, and categorizing information.
CSHSE Standard 14.f.Using technology for word processing, sending email and locating and evaluating information.
CSHSE Standard 14. I. Utilizing research and other information for community education and public relations.
This material will be covered through online; lectures, trainings, videos, journal articles, and websites.
- Analyzing the dynamics of abuse of persons with disabilities.
CSHSE Standard 15.a. Analysis and assessment of the needs of clients or client groups.
This material will be covered through online; lectures, trainings, videos, journal articles, and websites.
- Evaluating the cultural challenges and barriers in responding and intervening in abusive relationships.
CSHSE Standard 11.1.a.The historical roots of human services.
CHSE Standard 11.1.b.The creation of the human services profession.
CSHSE Standard 11.1.c.Historical and current legislation affecting services delivery.
CSHSE Standard 11.1.e.The differences between systems of governance and economics.
CSHSE Standard 11.1.f. Exposure to a spectrum of political ideologies.
CSHSE Standard 11.1.g.Skills to analyze and interpret historical data for application in advocacy and social change.
CSHSE Standard 12.b.(1) How small groups are used in Human services settings.
CSHSE Standard 12.e.An understanding of the capacities, limitations, and resiliency of human systems.
CSHSE Standard 12.f.Emphasis on context and the role of diversity.
CSHSE Standard 12.h. Processes to analyze, interpret, and effect policies and laws at
local, state, and national levels that influence services delivery systems.
CSHSE Standard 13.a.The range and characteristics of human services delivery systems
and organizations.
CSHSE Standard 13.d. Economic and social class systems including causes of poverty.
CSHSE Standard 13.e. Political and ideological aspects of human services.
CSHSE Standard 13. f.International and global influences on services delivery.
CSHSE Standard13. g. Skills to effect and influence social policy.
CSHSE Standard 14.g.Performing an elementary community-needs assessment.
CSHSE Standard 14.h.Conducting a basic program evaluation.
CSHSE Standard 15.d.Program design.
CSHSE Standard 18.a.Managing organizations through leadership and strategic planning.
CSHSE Standard 18.b. Supervision and human resource management.
CSHSE Standard 18 c.Planning and evaluating programs, services, and operational functions.
CSHSE Standard 18.f. Legal and regulatory issues and risk management.
CSHSE Standard 18.g. Managing professional development of staff.
CSHSE Standard 18.h. Recruiting and managing volunteers.
CSHSE Standard 18.i. Constituency building and other advocacy techniques such as lobbying, grassroots movement, and community development and organizing.
CSHSE Standard 19.e.Belief that individuals, service systems, and society can change.
This material will be covered through online; lectures, trainings, videos, journal articles, and websites.
- Analyzing abuse of persons with disabilities via academic readings, assessment and evaluation.
This material will be covered through online; lectures, trainings, videos, journal articles, and websites.
Weekly Reading Schedule/ Class Session Outline:
Week #1-
Course Introduction/SYLLABUS REVIEW only-Please read 2 times before e-mailing professor. Over e-mailing professors is a major problem with online courses.
There are NO assignments/quizzes this week.
Please simply review course materials under Topic # 1
Week #2 -
Review all newly posted Titanium readings
Quiz # 1-Announcement/instructions will be sent (Documentary to be announced)
At your pace please read course text (Approximately 1 chapter per week)
Week #3 –
Review all newly posted Titanium readings
Quiz # 2-Announcement/instructions will be sent (Documentary to be announced)
At your pace please read course text (Approximately 1 chapter per week)
Week #4–
Review all newly posted Titanium readings
Quiz # 3-Announcement/instructions will be sent (Documentary to be announced)
At your pace please read course text (Approximately 1 chapter per week)
Week #5 –
Review all newly posted Titanium readings
Quiz # 1-Announcement/instructions will be sent (Documentary to be announced)
At your pace please read course text (Approximately 1 chapter per week)
Week #6
*********** MID-TERM EXAMINATION*********** (covers Titanium information from week’s 1-6. The course text is not included on the mid-term
Date to be announced
Week #7
Review all newly posted Titanium readings
Quiz # 4-Agency visit # 1-Instruction will be sent
At your pace please read course text (Approximately 1 chapter per week)
Week #8
Review all newly posted Titanium readings
Quiz # 5-Agency visit # 2-Instruction will be sent
At your pace please read course text (Approximately 1 chapter per week)
Week #9
Review all newly posted Titanium readings
Documentary to be announced
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Week #10
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Week #11
Review all newly posted Titanium readings
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At your pace please read course text (Approximately 1 chapter per week)
Week #12
Review all newly posted Titanium readings
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Week #13
Review all newly posted Titanium readings
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At your pace please read course text (Approximately 1 chapter per week)
Week 14
Review all newly posted Titanium readings
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At your pace please read course text (Approximately 1 chapter per week)
Week #15
Review all newly posted Titanium readings
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At your pace please read course text (Approximately 1 chapter per week)
Week #16
**********FINAL EXAMINATION**********
(covers Titanium information from week’s 7-15/course text-Comprehensive-accumulative.
Book Review due
Research paper #1- Undergraduate & Graduate
Research paper # 2-GRADUATE STUDEN TS only
****NO EXTRA CREDIT WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THIS COURSE.
Course Assignments:
1. Mid-Term100 points
(T/F)- (Text & Titanium Materials Week’s 1-6)
(Academic journal on Titanium)
2. Final Exam 100 points
(T/F)- )-(Text & Titanium Materials Week’s 7-16)
(Academic journal on Titanium)
3. 5 quizzes on academic documentaries/agency visits pertaining 50 points
to the disabled. (Detailed instruction to be provided via e-mail/Titanium)
Quiz dates will be announced on a weekly basis
4. Book review # 1: Book of your choice 25 points
Instructions to follow-Due last day of class
5. Research Paper # 1-Undergraduate & Graduate 25 points
6. Research Paper # 2-Graduate Only 25 points
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300 points totalundergraduate
325 points total graduate
Grading Scale:
PointsPercentage
360-40090-100 = A
320-35980-89 = B
280-31970-79 = C
240-27960-69 = D
Online Participation:
Online participation in this course isrequired. Online participation is a prominent part of student learning.
UNIVERSITY POLICIES
Academic Integrity:
As a learning community of scholars, CaliforniaStateUniversity, Fullerton emphasizes the ethical responsibility of all its members to seek knowledge honestly and in good faith. Students are responsible for doing their own work, and academic dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated. Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, or misrepresentation of information in oral or written form. Plagiarism means presenting someone else's idea or writing as if it were one’s own. If someone else's ideas or writing are used, the source must be clearly documented.Please see the academic integrity guidelines found in the current student handbook at
Violations will be dealt with following university policy. One can find this policy at
CSUF Policy on Academic Dishonesty: Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. The University Catalog and the Class Schedule provide a detailed description of Academic Dishonesty under `University Regulations.’ The following is a short summary.
Academic dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating on examinations or assignments, unauthorized collaboration, plagiarism, falsification/fabrication of university documents, any act designed to give unfair academic advantage to the student (such as, but not limited to, submission of essentially the same written assignment for two courses without the prior permission of the instructor), assisting or allowing any of these acts, or the attempt to commit such acts.
Cheating is defined as the act of obtaining or attempting to obtain credit for work by the use of any dishonest, deceptive, fraudulent, or unauthorized means. Examples of cheating include, but are not limited to, the following: using notes or aides (including electronic devices) or the help of other students on tests and examinations in ways other than those expressly permitted by the instructor, or any acts which defeat the intent of an examination, plagiarism as defined below, and collaborating with others on any assignment where such collaboration is expressly forbidden by an instructor. Violation of this prohibition of collaboration shall be deemed an offense for the person or persons collaborating on the work, in addition to the person submitting the work. Documentary falsification includes forgery, altering of campus documents or records, tampering with grading procedures (including submitting altered work for re-grading), fabricating lab assignments, or altering or falsifying medical excuses or letters of recommendation.
Plagiarism is defined as the act of taking the work (words, ideas, concepts, data, graphs, artistic creation) of another whether that work is paraphrased or copied in verbatim or near verbatim form and offering it as one’s own without giving credit to that source. When sources are used in a paper, acknowledgment of the original author or source must be made through appropriate citation/attribution and, if directly quoted, quotation marks or indentations must be used. Improper acknowledgment of sources in essays, papers, or presentations in prohibited.
For the full details of CSUF policy on academic dishonesty, see
CSUF Policy on Disabled Students
The University requires students with disabilities to register within the first week of classes with the Office of Disabled Student Services (DSS), located in UH-101 and at (714) 278 – 3112 in order to receive prescribed accommodations and support services appropriate to their disability. Students requesting accommodations should inform the instructor during the first week of classes about any disability or special needs that may require specific arrangements/accommodations related to attending class sessions, completing course assignments, writing papers or quizzes, tests or examinations.
More valuable information about the services provided by DSS to students, and the consultation and assistance available to faculty in making accommodations, may be found at:
Distance Learning Syllabus Requirements
(in order to comply with UPS 411.104)
The course will be offered via distance learning using CSUF’s online system called “Blackboard” available through your student portal. All course materials including audio lectures, webcasts and video clips, lecture notes, reading materials, assignments and homework will be posted on-line and available on-line ONLY.
Tracking of Student on-line activities:
Student activities will be tracked by utilizing the following Blackboard features: virtual classroom archives, frequency of accessing assigned online reading materials, and lectures.Blackboard tracks and reports everything you do while you are logged in (i.e., amount of time online, dates and times you are online, modules you access, discussion board access, etc., etc.).
On-line Availability of the instructor:
The instructor will check course e-mail at least twice a week during specified office hours. The instructor may be on-line during posted office hours and at other times during nights and weekends. Alternative communication options are by phone (657) 278-5065 or by email at .
Useful Tips for Successful Online Access, Technical Support and Appropriate Netiquette:
Following are some helpful tips for using the Blackboard and for getting answers to technical questions.