APG5075 · Using data to understand family violence

Overview

In this unit, you will examine key national and international databases that document patterns of gendered family violence. You will use information contained within these databases to develop relevant knowledge about the health and broader societal impacts of family violence. Through this exercise, you will be introduced to new knowledge about the long-term effects of violence within families. Drawing from this knowledge, they will develop a research report supported by the Unit Coordinator, with input from other staff as appropriate.

Offerings

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Assessment

The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.

Within semester assessment: 100%

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Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Analyse and interpret key principles of public health and safety frameworks on injury and violence prevention.
2. Identify why, how, and where data sources are generated relating to family violence.
3. Evaluate data quality principles, implications and ethical issues.
4. Apply the principles of public health and safety to family violence data.

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.

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