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SAP103 Introduction to Welfare Law - Stotts College

Assessment: Practical Report

You are playing the role of a community service worker supporting an adult client who is seeking an order to protect herself from domestic violence.

You are required to investigate a Magistrates Court (VIC & WA)/ Local Court (NSW) and submit a written report, which describes the main features of the Court attended by your client in their protection matter, and analyse the support services available to your client to assist them while their matter is proceeding through the Court.

Based on your individual research, your written report must include the following:
• A review of the role, structure, and purpose of the Court in the context of a family/domestic violence matter;
• An overview of the range of support services available in connection with the Court that would assist your client;
• An explanation of how you (as the community service worker) would prepare for Court if you were subpoenaed to attend as a witness for your client's case;
• A discussion of ethical issues that could arise for your client, and for you in your role as a community service professional in this matter.

The format of your report will be discussed in greater detail during tutorials.

You must include a reference section in your report and acknowledge any sources that you use, including all web-based sources. Please include at least 5 referenced sources.

Word Count: 1200-1400 words