Course overview
This course aims to explore theoretical and practical approaches to offender rehabilitation and the reduction of recidivism by Correctional Services agencies in Australia. This course will introduce the role, function and approach of Correctional Service agencies in Australia. Students will consider and apply different offender intervention and rehabilitation approaches (risk based and strength-based) to address recidivism in practice. Students will examine evidence-based policies and practices that underpin professional practice in implementing positive change and community reintegration.
Course learning outcomes
- Identify concepts, apply knowledge, and practise skills for effectively working and communicating with a diverse group of offenders
- Appraise the current theories underpinning correctional practice
- Explore and evaluate ethical practice in offender management approaches
- Discuss the complex factors that impact on offender desistance
- Conduct and evaluate theoretically-informed offender risk assessments.
Availability
Class details
Online
Class number 3044
Section 01OL
Size 500
Available 491
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