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Working with Justice-Impacted People
UndergraduateUNE-HDCM3052027
Previously UNE-CRIM305
Course information for 2027 intake
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 20 June 2027
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Start dates
- 21 June 2027,
- 18 Oct 2027
- Price from
- $2,553
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Working with Justice-Impacted People
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- demonstrate coherent theoretical knowledge of the key characteristics of the correctional system population, including values and attitudes, and the implications of working with justice-impacted people;
- apply relevant concepts and skills to effectively communicate and work with diverse groups of justice-impacted people;
- independently evaluate the current theories underpinning correctional practice and link these to working with justice-impacted people within the correctional system, while demonstrating the ability to communicate this effectively to others; and
- apply and evaluate ethical practice considering the conditions and situation of those working within corrections as well as the condition and situation of justice-impacted people.
- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
This subject was previously known as CRIM305 Working with Offenders.
In this subject, you explore practical issues and processes for working with justice-impacted people across different settings and purposes, including prisons and community corrections. You draw on concepts from community services, psychology and criminology to build a clear, theory-informed understanding of key principles and practices.
Using real-world examples, you examine how practitioners work with diverse justice-impacted groups, support rehabilitation and recovery, and contribute to re-entry into the community. You also consider what influences reoffending and how practice can help reduce it.
You build capability in best and evidence-based practice, including case management, duty of care, working with difficult clients and diverse work situations, and addressing complex needs. You also examine prison culture, multi-agency collaboration, models of client management, managing client narratives, and restorative justice.
Assessment 1: Online Participation - 1500 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4;
Assessment 2: Case Study - 2000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4;
Assessment 3: Presentation - Assurance Task -2000-2500 words Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4.
Students must pass the Assurance Task in order to pass the unit and must meet all other passing requirements of the unit.- Assessment 1: Online Participation (15%)
- Assessment 2: Case Study (35%)
- Assessment 3: Presentation - Assurance Task (50%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- UNE-CRM-DEG-2027 - Bachelor of Criminology
Prior study
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:
one of
and one of
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).
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:
UNE-CRIM305-Working with Offenders (no longer available)
Others
Candidature in Bachelor of Criminology.
To enrol in this subject you will need to pass the Prerequisite/s. Please note as UNE results are released after the close of enrolment date, your enrolment into this subject will be withdrawn if you do not pass the prerequisite subject/s.
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media). Headset, including microphone (highly recommended). Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
- Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
- Other requirements -
Textbook requirements:
Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 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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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
UndergraduateUNE-CRM-DEG