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.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorOz Susler
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesLST2SCR AND (LCR1CLC OR LAW1LIM)
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorOz Susler
Class requirements
Seminar
Week:
32
-
43
One 2.00 h seminar per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 32 to week 43
and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz (700 words) One online multiple choice | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1 |
| Written assignment (1800 words) Written assignment on topic provided | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO2, SILO4 |
| Take Home Examination (2000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |