Cradle Coast, Hobart, Launceston, Online
Introduction
This unit provides a critical introduction to the philosophies, principles and practices of juvenile justice and child protection. The interface between juvenile justice and child protection is well established, institutionally, historically and in terms of shared clients, and an informed and multi-agency approach to service provision is required across and within each domain. The unit considers the place of children and young people within Australian society from the perspective of the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child, explores the institutional pathways pertaining to juvenile justice and child protection (including relevant risk assessment and intervention processes), the role of the Children's Court in juvenile justice and child protection, the nature of youth friendly services and the complex role of service providers, and the dynamics of policy and practice in an era of fiscal constraint and individualised responsibility.
Summary
| Unit name | Juvenile Justice and Child Protection |
| Unit code | HGA237 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Arts and Society School of Social Sciences |
| Discipline | Sociology and Criminology |
| Coordinator | Doctor Michael Guerzoni |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Intermediate |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
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| Cradle Coast | Semester 1 |
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| Launceston | Semester 1 |
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| Online | Semester 1 |
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- Key:
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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| Semester 1 | 23/2/2025 | 24/3/2025 | 13/4/2025 | 31/5/2025 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
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Learning Outcomes
- Describe the main features of juvenile justice and child protection systems.
- Explain the processes whereby specific activities and/or circumstances of children and young people are constructed as social problems.
- Analyse the role of service providers in collaborating across sectors in order to address the complex needs of vulnerable young people.
- Communicate your ideas clearly in written and verbal form.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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| 099903 | $2,124.00 | $996.00 | not applicable | $2,440.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
HGA337 and HGA437Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On Campus: Weekly (pre-recorded) lectures or equivalent (2 hours) and weekly face-to-face tutorial (1 hour). Off Campus: Weekly (pre-recorded) lectures or equivalent (2 hours) and fortnightly online tutorials and/or participation in online discussion/activities (1 hour). |
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| Assessment | Tutorial Participation (10%)|Short Report (20%)|Take-home Examination (30%)|Major Essay (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
The required readings for each week are listed on the unit's MyLO page. The readings can be accessed through the Library Reading List. |
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| Recommended | Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via MyLO. |
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