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Introduction to Corrections
Undergraduate | GRF-CCJ23 | 2023
Course information for 2023 intake
Study the origins and development of the correctional system in terms of custodial and non-custodial sanctions. Along with privatisation and deaths in custody, you’ll examine special populations such as women, juveniles and Indigenous offenders.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Prior study needed
- Duration
- 13 weeks
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Introduction to Corrections
About this subject
After successfully completing this subject you should be able to:
- Identify the elements, organisation, and sequencing of the corrections system;
- Discern the historical, philosophical, and practical factors which shape correctional policies and administration;
- Appraise the merits and influence of the goals of the corrections system;
- Review the operational and socio-political constraints which hinder the achievement of these goals.
- Introduction & The history of corrections
- 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
- Custodial corrections: Client experiences
- Special correctional populations
- The future of corrections
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.
- Sentence Recommendations (30%)
- Argumentative Essays (40%)
- Prison Simulations (30%)
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Entry requirements
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This is not an introductory subject, it is a second year subject. You must have a basic understanding of the first year criminology subjects.
Students who have completed more than 2 OUA units (GPA 4.0+) and are planning on completing the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice are strongly encouraged to enrol in the degree. Part of this process will involve registering your study plan with Griffith University, which will help to ensure that you are studying the required units.
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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