$2,000 $2,875
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
10 weeks
Study method
100% online
Available loans
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Study terms
- 28 Jun 2021
The University of South Australia, UniSA, is ranked in the top 10 universities nationally and amongst the very best young universities in the world. They offer over 200 world-class degrees that are informed by industry and delivered with a highly practical approach to teaching and learning. In fact, they are South Australia’s number one university for graduate careers. They are a valuable partner with Open Universities Australia.
QS RANKING 2021
17
Times Higher Education Ranking 2021
23
Subject details
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- Introduction to youth justice
- Young offenders and their crimes
- Young people at risk
- Explanations for youth crime
- Youth justice: people and agencies
- Youth justice: practices and purposes
- Evidence-informed policy and practice and program evaluation
- Early intervention and prevention
- Royal Commission into the Protection and Detention of Children in the Northern Territory
- International trends and models
No eligibility requirements
Special requirements
No special requirements
Explore the field of youth justice. Gain an understanding of the socio-historical and criminological concepts of youth justice and get a broad understanding of the skills and competencies needed to work with young people.
The theories, processes, and practices of youth justice present special challenges for practitioners and policymakers unique to working with young people. The course will explore the tension of youth justice as both a
social welfare and criminal justice issue.
UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.
Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.
This is a third-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree. Please note: you are responsible for completing any relevant prerequisite courses before enrolling in this course.
- Continuous Assessment (60%)
- Report - 1800 words (40%)
Current study term: 27 Jun 21 to 03 Sep 21
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