ATS1423: Criminal justice in practice

Overview

The unit presents the administrative workings, functions and experiences in areas such as courts, sentencing, imprisonment, community corrections, parole and release. Importantly we observe how the administration of justice is played out through the court system and consider punishments against themes of human difference, exclusion, human rights and social justice. This unit explores theories of punishment and its role in our society. The unit encourages you to consider how punishment and prisons cannot be viewed outside broader social, political and economic contexts. You will have the opportunity to consider the long-term outcomes of whole-of-community initiatives based on notions of social inclusion, and the potential of their contribution to reducing disadvantage and by extension, rates of offending and re-offending.

Assessment

1 - Analytical Exercise - 25% 2 - Analytical Exercise - 30% 3 - Essay - 45%

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Global challenges

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This unit covers content related to the following Global Challenges:

Thriving Communities

Sustainable development goals

Adopted by the UN Member States in 2015, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), are an urgent call for action by all countries - developed and developing - in a global partnership. Read more

This unit covers content related to the following SDGs:

16. Peace Justice and Strong Institutions