ATS2552 · Crime and justice policy

Overview

The unit prepares you to shape crime and justice policies in government agencies and non-governmental organisations by introducing them to the making and implementation of crime and criminal justice policies. It utilises contemporary case studies and engages policy makers and practitioners. You are introduced to the dynamics of crime and justice policy-making in Victoria (state), Australia (federal), and internationally. The politics of crime and justice policy-making in Victoria are explored. The significant obstacles faced by policy makers, when attempting to develop effective and humane crime and justice policies, are addressed. Building on this foundational knowledge, you are given a practical introduction to the skills of policy development and writing. The focus of the unit then shifts from the making of crime and justice policy to its implementation, and you examine the various challenges associated with translating crime and justice policies into practice.

Areas of study: Bachelor of Criminology

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

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

Learning outcomes

1. Explain the procedural dynamics of crime and criminal justice policy making;
2. Identify and evaluate key obstacles to crime and justice policy making locally, nationally and internationally;
3. Devise innovative solutions to policy related challenges;
4. Identify and evaluate the key challenges to effective policy implementation and evaluation.

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.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.