RESTORATIVE JUSTICE

LAW3RJ

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject introduces students to the foundational theories and principles of Restorative Justice. To this end, it explores the practice of restorative justice from the state, national and international perspectives . It also takes into account the experiences of various stakeholders in the system, such as state representatives, victims, offenders, indigenous persons, minorities and those from non-English speaking backgrounds, with a view to assessing the extent to which it fits the needs of different participants. In this subject, students will also explore the broad application of restorative justice across the spectrum of the criminal justice system, from pre-sentence conferencing to inmate misconduct.

School: La Trobe Law School (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Oz Susler

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: LST2SCR AND (LCR1CLC OR LAW1LIM)

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Demonstrate a working knowledge of key terms, concepts and ideas in the area of restorative justice

02. Analyse, debate and critically evaluate different restorative justice approaches and their value in a range of contexts

03. Critically assess the roles of participants in restorative justice processes at state, national and international levels.

04. Apply a restorative justice approach to a range of real life situations

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Oz Susler

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Quiz (700 words)One online multiple choice	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO1
Written assignment (1800 words)Written assignment on topic provided	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO2, SILO4
Take Home Examination (2000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4