Courses & Units
Legal and Policy Responses to Family Violence LAW279
Introduction
Family violence is a complex social and legal issue of urgent national importance. In this unit, Legal and Policy Responses to Family Violence, you will gain a deep insight into the range of behaviours that may comprise family violence; different perspectives on the causes of and solutions to family violence; and contemporary legal, policy and other system responses to family violence.
You will explore family violence responses from a range of disciplinary perspectives – law, psychology, and criminology – drawing together academic and empirical literature, legislation, practice, policy, and real-life cases. The unit has a special focus throughout on issues of vulnerability and diversity as well as non-stereotypical, new and emerging forms of family violence. The unit is also ideal for students of gender studies, psychology, criminology, justice and policing.
Summary
| Unit name | Legal and Policy Responses to Family Violence |
|---|---|
| Unit code | LAW279 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Law |
| Discipline | Law |
| Coordinator | Doctor Caroline Spiranovic |
| Available as an elective? | |
| Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
Availability
This unit is currently unavailable.
* 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 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
- Critically discuss myths and stereotypes about the nature of family violence, victims and offenders
- Evaluate the efficacy of legal, policy and practical responses to family violence in Australia
- Communicate clearly and concisely an understanding of the issues relating to legal and policy responses to family violence
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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| not applicable |
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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
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Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
LAW479Teaching
| Assessment | Test or quiz (10%)|Case or problem activated learning (40%)|Discussion posts (online) (25%)|Research Paper (25%) |
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| 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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