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UNE unit code: HDCM305
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- Trimester 2 - Online
- Trimester 3 - Online
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
In this unit, you explore practical issues and processes for working with justice-impacted people across different settings and purposes, including prisons and community corrections. You draw on concepts from community services, psychology and criminology to build a clear, theory-informed understanding of key principles and practices.
Using real-world examples, you examine how practitioners work with diverse justice-impacted groups, support rehabilitation and recovery, and contribute to re-entry into the community. You also consider what influences reoffending and how practice can help reduce it.
You build capability in best and evidence-based practice, including case management, duty of care, working with difficult clients and diverse work situations, and addressing complex needs. You also examine prison culture, multi-agency collaboration, models of client management, managing client narratives, and restorative justice.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | Online |
| Trimester 3 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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Notes
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate coherent theoretical knowledge of the key characteristics of the correctional system population, including values and attitudes, and the implications of working with justice-impacted people;
- apply relevant concepts and skills to effectively communicate and work with diverse groups of justice-impacted people;
- independently evaluate the current theories underpinning correctional practice and link these to working with justice-impacted people within the correctional system, while demonstrating the ability to communicate this effectively to others; and
- apply and evaluate ethical practice considering the conditions and situation of those working within corrections as well as the condition and situation of justice-impacted people.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 | Yes | 15% | All offerings | Participation/Forums No. Words: 1500 (equivalent) |
| Assessment 2 | Yes | 35% | All offerings | Written Case Study No. Words: 2000 |
| Assessment 3 - Assurance Task | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Delivered live, online - Case Study Presentation No. Words: 2000-2500 equivalent Students must pass the Assurance Task in order to pass the unit and must meet all other passing requirements of the unit. |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Working With Offenders
ISBN: 9781843927938
White, R. and Graham, H., Willan Publishing 2010
Text refers to: All offerings
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