Understanding Courts, Laws and Orders

Unit code: JVU0016 | Study level: Non-award
Credit points
N/A
Location
Online Self-Paced
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

The primary objective of the online modules is to provide participants with the background information, essential knowledge and initial skills necessary to be able to undertake the in-person component of the training.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Gain an understanding of the courts and court protocol;
  2. Develop some initial skills in advocacy;
  3. Develop their interviewing skills;
  4. Gain an understanding of the legislation under which they work;
  5. Learn about the research evidence on ‘what works’ in community corrections; and
  6. Learn how to develop and nurture stakeholder relationships.

Assessment

There are no defined assessment requirements for this unit.

Required reading

Relevant readings are provided for each module in VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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