Courses & Units
Contemporary Social Issues and 'At Risk' Populations B HSP332
This unit is being phased out, no new enrolments are being taken.
Please note: this unit is only available to students accepted into the In-Service Pathway of 13D Bachelor of Social Sciences (Police Studies).
Introduction
This unit examines complex social issues concerning diversity and discrimination based on age, ethnicity, sexuality, gender and mental and physical disabilities, and other vulnerability attributes. The challenges faced by police organisations, and by front-line officers in particular, in the provision of appropriate policing services to address the needs of vulnerable people, are explored. Attention is focused on the roles first-responding officers can play through timely and tailored interventions to alleviate particular social problems or to refer the case to other appropriate individuals or agencies. Restorative justice principles and youth intervention and diversionary strategies are also taught.
Summary
| Unit name | Contemporary Social Issues and 'At Risk' Populations B |
|---|---|
| Unit code | HSP332 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Social Sciences |
| Discipline | Policing and Emergency Management |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Isabelle Bartkowiak-Theron |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Availability
This unit is currently unavailable.
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Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the key concepts and theories related to the subject matter, by understanding the influence of historical and societal factors on policing practices and understanding transformation movements and trends in policing.
- Compare, contrast and evaluate concepts, theories and case studies related to the subject matter, by articulating policing theories and practices and critically analysing the implementation of policing theories.
- Undertake secondary research using information literacy skills related to the subject matter.
- Students should be able to demonstrate critical analysis of policies and procedure, according to their various contexts and the social events, cues and development that have shaped public policies. A thorough understanding of equity principles is essential for the critical analysis of people’s access to services. Students are to be able to articulate the ideas of ‘access to services’, and notions of ‘equity’, as they feature in policies and procedures directed at disadvantaged social groups.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| not applicable |
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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Teaching
| Assessment | Assignment (40%)|Abstract (60%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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