Interventions for Correctional Clients

• • MODULE I (Penological Principles)
  • MODULE II (Principles of Effective Intervention)
  • MODULE III (Intervention Techniques)
  • MODULE IV (Offence-Specific Interventions)
  • MODULE V (Client-Specific Interventions)
  • MODULE VI (Contemporary Considerations)

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

• GRF-MCCJ7030 (Not currently available)

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

This subject examines strategies for changing criminal behaviour. The interventions explored in the subject are most frequently observed within the correctional system in both custodial and community settings; however, programs utilised in other sectors of the criminal justice system (i.e. police, courts) and in affiliated social service organisations are also included in the course where forensic populations are their target treatment group. The subject draws on psychological principles and research evidence, linking theories of crime causation to foundations of behaviour modification and propensity-reducing interventions. A review of specific programs is presented, although the focus of the subject is on the overarching design principles associated with positive client outcomes.

Assessment details will be advised at the beginning of the subject offering.

• Major Essay (50%)
• Minor Essay (25%)
• Quiz (25%)

Current study term: 17 Jul 22 to 14 Oct 22