SENTENCING AND CORRECTIONS

LST2SCR

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject provides an understanding of the processes, practices and complexities involved in sanctioning offenders in contemporary Australia. The aims of sentencing, together with the technical processes by which sentences are determined, are considered and assessed in light of legal, social, political and economic considerations and concerns. Varying types of sanctions are examined with particular attention paid to current practices of imprisonment and community corrections and the extent to which these achieve sentencing aims, reduce crime and enhance community cohesion and safety.

School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Emma Russell

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in Bachelor of Criminology, or any Bachelor of Criminology Double Degree, or must have passed LST1LOJ or HUS1PDC

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: LST3PIC OR LST2PIC

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

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

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

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Identify key aims and processes involved in sentencing in contemporary Australia.

02. Assess the impact of legal, social, economic and political factors upon sentencing and correctional practices.

03. Assess the extent to which imprisonment and community corrections achieve sentencing aims, reduce crime and enhance community safety.

04. Communicate in a clear, well informed and critically engaged manner about sentencing and corrections.

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Emma Russell

Class requirements

Evidence Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.50 hour evidence based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
Ten 1.50 hour seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Online Quizzes (equivalent to 800 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
Two in-class case study exercises (equivalent to 800 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1
One 1600 word research essay	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One group presentation and peer marking exercise (equivalent to 800 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended