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Prior study
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Start dates
- 28 Aug 2023
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Subject details
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- Introduction to the corrections system
- Penological principles
- Principles of effective correctional intervention
- Assessment, sentencing, and case planning
- Custodial corrections: Overview
- Custodial corrections: Staff experiences
- Custodial corrections: Client experiences
- Community corrections: Overview
- Community corrections: Staff experiences
- Community corrections: Client experiences
- Issues in Corrections
- Special correctional populations
- The future of corrections
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-CCJ23-Introduction to Corrections (No longer available)
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
This subject examines the origins and development of corrective services in Australia. The correctional system is studied in terms of custodial and non-custodial sanctions, and considers special client populations including men, women, juveniles and Indigenous offenders. The issues of privatisation and deaths in custody are examined.
This subject provides an introduction to the corrections system in Australia, exploring the evolution and current state of corrective services through the lenses of principles, policies, and practices. Students will learn about the history and foundations of the corrections system, staff and client experiences in custodial and community corrections, and contemporary issues in corrections.
Assessment details will be advised at the beginning of the subject offering.
- Prison Simulations (30%)
- Sentence Recommendations (30%)
- Argumentative Essays (40%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).