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Interventions for Family and Community Violence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Contexts
Undergraduate | UNE-HSCS240 | 2021
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
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Interventions for Family and Community Violence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Contexts
About this subject
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the causes and impact of family and community violence within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities;
- demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical and practical approaches to interventions in family violence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities;
- identify the importance of community development work associated with violence, crisis intervention, and prevention; and
- describe the needs of families and communities in terms of the recovery and the healing process.
- 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.
The subject explores the intergenerational causes and effects of violence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. It examines best practice pathways to recovery including theoretical, counselling and community development approaches while maintaining a culturally appropriate framework. A consideration of the needs of families and communities in terms of recovery from trauma is central to students' learning across the subject.
Assessment 1: 2000 words; Assessment note: Written assignment examining forms of violence and assistance available, and barriers to seeking help. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-2
Assessment 2: 1000 words; Assessment note: Online activities: Participation in online forums relating to topic specific content. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-3
Assessment 3: 2500 words; Assessment note: Written intervention program examining needs of individuals and family members where intergenerational violence is evident. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4- Assessment 1 (40%)
- Assessment 2 (10%)
- Assessment 3 (50%)
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.
Others
Candidature in the Bachelor of Criminology.
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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