Working with Offenders
UndergraduateGRF-CCJ3422027
Course information for 2027 intake
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 21 Mar 2027
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Start dates
- 1 Mar 2027,
- 5 Apr 2027,
- 3 May 2027
- Price from
- $6,955
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Working with Offenders
About this subject
After successfully completing this subject you should be able to:
- Differentiate the nature and patterns of different types of offending and criminological theories that explain crime and inform crime prevention strategies.
- Critically analyse historic and contemporary definitions and measurements of crime and criminal justice.
- Gather, analyse, and interpret information relevant to criminology and criminal justice.
- Implement evidence-based approaches and methods to develop appropriate crime prevention strategies.
- Apply evidence-based and culturally safe practices that recognise the unique needs of offenders, victims and diverse communities.
- Engage in reflective practice to recognise and challenge personal biases and assumptions about social justice and the criminal justice system.
- A guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.
This subject examines the intersection of psychology, neuroscience, and justice in understanding and responding to offending behaviour. Students will explore therapeutic and restorative approaches to justice, including offender rehabilitation, restorative justice practices, and trauma-informed care. Drawing on insights from mental health, neurocriminology, and behavioural science, the subject considers how justice systems can address the underlying causes of offending and support individual and community healing. Through real-world examples and critical reflection, students will assess the challenges and benefits of moving toward more humane, effective, and evidence-based justice practices.
Assessment will consist of several low stakes learning activities spread throughout the course contributing to an 'end of course' assessment package (with bookable high stakes assessment) that includes:
• case management approaches
• decision making activity - linking decision back to policy, law and justification of decisions
• case planning and management, with a focus on tertiary prevention
• managing multiple cases – interactive oral
The 'end of course' assessment package is based on the 'Case planning and management' signature learning experience.
All assessment will provide feedback points with the ability for students to apply the feedback prior to final submission. Assessment will capture evidence of skills, knowledge and application.For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Prior study
You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:
You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:
Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s).
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.375 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 30 to 36 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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