Interventions for Addiction in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Contexts

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Candidature in the Bachelor of Criminology.

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  Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

This subject describes the underlying causes of addictions including the biological, psychological, political, and social factors that affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, while adopting a culturally safe approach to community development. The relevance of familiy versus community intervention is addressed and drug and alcohol addiction treatment programs explored from a culturally appropriate standpoint.

Assessment 1: 2000 words. Assessment note: Written assignment examining factors leading to drug and alcohol abuse and culturally specific treatment approaches for working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-3 Assessment 2: 1000 words. Assessment note: Online activities: Participation in online forums relating to topic-specific content. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5 Assessment 3: 2500 words. Assessment note: Written Community Development Project designed to address substance abuse in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Relates to Learning Outcomes 3-5

• Assessment 1 (40%)
• Assessment 2 (10%)
• Assessment 3 (50%)