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Learning Outcomes

1. Describe and distinguish: the forms that family violence may take based on statutory law definitions across Australia; and contemporary policy, legislative and system wide responses to family violence in Australia
2. Critically discuss myths and stereotypes about the nature of family violence, victims and offenders.
3. Evaluate the efficacy of legal, policy and practical responses to family violence in Australia.
4. Communicate clearly and concisely an understanding of the issues relating to legal and policy responses to family violence.

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Requisites

Prerequisites

LAW101, LAW102 and 75 credit points of 100-level study

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

LAW479

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