Criminal Justice Reform

Unit code:ASL3003Study level:Undergraduate

Credit points

12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)

Location

Footscray Park

Prerequisites

ASL1003 - Criminal Justice Systems
ASL2002 - Criminal Justice Systems 2
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

This unit will provide students with a clear understanding of the factors that lead to fundamental reform within the criminal justice system. Students will explore a range of theories and best practice models from a national and international perspective, that have been implemented by a variety of stakeholders within the criminal justice system. Students will also learn about the legal and financial implications of reforms enacted by both the government and non-government sector and how these impact those involved in the criminal justice system.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

Analyse a range of factors that influence criminal justice reform and explore the processes involved;
Evaluate the impact of government funding on criminal justice reform;
Critically review theoretical models and their practical applications in the criminal justice system;
Investigate and evaluate the ‘lived experience’ of people involved in the criminal justice system;
Investigate the intersectionality of race and gender in the criminal justice system and evaluate the impact on making change.