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Advanced Practice in Forensic Disability (CRIM90013)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2020
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Overview
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This subject examines the theoretical and practical mechanisms underlying the assessment and treatment of disabled offender populations. As such it will provide students with an understanding of, and experience in, the major skills and techniques used in the assessment of forensic disability clients. In addition students will be provided with clinically-oriented training in methods of management and rehabilitation, including the theoretical rationale underpinning these as well as techniques and outcomes of their practical application. Specific attention will be given to notable offender groups within the forensic disability field including sexual offenders, non-sexual violent offenders, arson and property offenders, and disabled offenders with substance abuse issues.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject should have:
- An understanding of the general aims and techniques of forensic assessment;
- Knowledge of theoretical and methodological issues associated with risk assessments and their application to the forensic disability client population;
- Developed basic report writing skills and techniques;
- An understanding of best-practice principles involved in management and intervention of forensic clients and a general understanding of different treatment paradigms;
- An understanding of the theoretical and practical issues involved in the assessment and treatment of different forensic disability offender groups.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject should have:
- Highly developed cognitive, analytic and problem-solving skills demonstrated through oral and written work;
- Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning;
- Ability to incorporate theoretical principles and concepts into professional practice;
- Ability to plan work and to use time effectively.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted in Gc-CRIMFD. This subject is not available for students admitted in any other courses.
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CRIM90012 | Introduction to Forensic Disability | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Individual written assessment, due at completion of delivery
| due at completion of delivery | 75% |
Oral presentation: 20-25 minutes plus 5 - 10 minutes Q&A time; completed in class and in pairs, due during delivery
| due during delivery | 20% |
Individual commentary - input throughout delivery | Throughout the teaching period | 5% |
Additional details
As a post-graduate course, this subject is not simply about clinical skill development. You should also be aiming at developing the conceptual and analytic tools which will provide you with the basis for critically appraising the clinical and research literature and applying it appropriately to your own area of practice or interests. This involves not only the preparation of written papers but also oral presentations and generally "thinking on one's feet".
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2020
Time commitment details
170 hours per 12.5 credit point subject In addition to face-to-face teaching time of 48 hours, students should expect to undertake a minimum of 170 hours ops. research, reading, writing and general study to complete this subject successfully.
Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered either partially or fully in-person in Second Half Year 2020. Please ensure you are able to attend any essential in-person requirements or speak to Stop 1 about alternative subject options.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
W.R. Lindsay, L.A. Craig and D. Griffiths (Eds) (2019). The Wiley Handbook on What Works for Offenders with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: An evidence-based approach to theory, assessment and treatment. John Wiley and Sons.
Articles and references will be given to students on the first day of the delivery of this subject.
- Links to additional information
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022