Details for Working with Offenders

Awards offering Working with Offenders

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

• Bachelor of Applied Social Science
• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Applied Social Science
• Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
• Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Ministry
• Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Theology
• Bachelor of Ministry
• Bachelor of Theology

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Define offenders and offences using legal terminology and public policies and incorporate these into your practice framework;
2. Identify societal, family and health factors that can lead to criminal behaviour and apply this information to identify populations at risk of offending;
3. Assess individuals and work within the system, with both individuals and groups to address their needs;
4. Develop awareness of personal vulnerability in relation to some offences and have strategies to deal with them professionally.

Subject Content

• The offender context
• Key concepts in working with offenders
• The justice system
• Biblical Basis for Working with Offenders
• Special offender groups: Women, Youth, Violent Offenders, Property Offenders
• Race, culture, Mental Health, and addictions in offender populations
• Coaching the development of Life Skills
• Evaluation and negotiating the end of the helping relationship
• Developing the supportive community

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Onsite (face-to-face)
• Online (eLearning)
• Intensives
• Extensives

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Major Essay (30%)
• Professional e-Portfolio (40%)
• Program Plan (30%)

Prescribed Text

• Farrow, K., Kelly, G. & Wilkinson, B. 2007. Offenders in Focus. Bristol: Policy Press. NSW Dept. of Corrective Services. 2009. Getting SMART. (Revised ed.).

Please consult your instructor prior to purchasing any textbooks.