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Disability, Crime and Justice (CRIM90037)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
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Overview
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This subject engages with the common belief that criminal justice systems have become 'the new asylums' for people with disabilities. It will introduce students to the historical, structural and socio-cultural factors contributing to the disproportionate contact of people with disabilities with the criminal justice system, including their current over-representation within prisons. The subject will also evaluate the different ways governments have attempted to reduce the flow of people with disabilities into the criminal justice system, exploring the development of preventative and protective mechanisms within both civil and criminal law, and examine the consequences of these mechanisms on the lives of people with disabilities.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should:
- Understand and be able to analyse the social, political, cultural and historical contexts which affect the development and application of these civil and criminal approaches in regard to people with disabilities, from both an Australian and international perspective
- Be familiar with a range of civil and criminal law approaches for engaging with people with disabilities who are perceived as being at risk of harm to themselves or others
- Be able to critically and constructively discuss the limitations and potentials of law in the context of addressing people with disabilities who are perceived to be at risk of harm to themselves or others
- Be able to analytically investigate contemporary case studies concerning people with disabilities' confinement and/or control in the context of broader criminological literature.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should:
- Have highly developed cognitive, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Have an advanced understanding of complex concepts and the ability to express them lucidly in writing and orally
- Have sophisticated awareness of cultural, ethnic and gender diversities and their implications
- Have an ability to plan work and to use time effectively.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Criminology at an Undergraduate level
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Policy Brief
| 2 Weeks after the end of teaching | 30% |
Research Essay
| 8 Weeks after the end of teaching | 70% |
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Assessement period | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- March
Coordinator Claire Spivakovsky Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total of 24 contact hours: 2 x 2 hour seminars per week for 6 weeks from the teaching start date. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 11 March 2024 to 26 April 2024 Last self-enrol date 20 March 2024 Census date 5 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 17 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 March contact information
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Criminology Specialisation (formal) Gender Studies - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Students must seek subject coordinator approval prior to applying to undertake this subject through CAP.
Students may be expected to meet certain criteria, such as demonstration o prior educational experience to be given permission to enrol into this subject.
- 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: 31 January 2024