Unit details
HPS944 - Children and the Law
| Offered at: | (B) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | M Powell (B) |
| Contact hours: | 3 hours per week |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit provides specialist training in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents within a forensic setting. The unit has both practical and academic components. First, students will examine the degree to which basic research and theories from several areas of psychology (including developmental, cognitive, social and clinical) can be used to solve applied issues involving children and the law. The second component provides a practical groundwork for learning specialised forms of intervention that may be used with child victims, young offenders and their families. The unit will address current child protection issues, including emotional, physical and sexual abuse (both inside and outside the family environment), as well as behavioural, social and pathological factors in offending behaviour amongst children and adolescents.
Assessment
Examination (2 hours) 60%, essay (3000 words) 40%, mock interview exercise (hurdle requirement)
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $733 | $733 | $2675 | $2918 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
