Courses & Units

Understanding and Responding to Interpersonal Violence PEM202

Introduction

This unit examines complex social problems underlying interpersonal violence and the social, psychological, and physical risks posed to individuals, groups, and the community by this form of behaviour. The management of these risks concerning such matters as family violence, sexual offences, and assault is analysed and assessed with particular attention paid to victimology through understanding the social characteristics of victims of violence and how these are related to the perpetrators of violence. Social and cultural issues, including intergenerational factors, and ethical considerations relating to both the victims and the perpetrators of violence are also examined.

Summary

Unit name Understanding and Responding to Interpersonal Violence
Unit code PEM202
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Arts, Law and Education
School of Social Sciences
Discipline Policing and Emergency Management
Coordinator Doctor Romy Winter
Available as an elective? No
Delivered By University of Tasmania

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Spring school (extended) Off-Campus Domestic
Hobart Police Study Period 1 Off-Campus Domestic
Hobart Police Study Period 2 Off-Campus Domestic

Key

On-campus
Off-Campus
International students
Domestic students

Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Police Study Period 1 25/4/2022 7/6/2022 10/8/2022 25/11/2022
Police Study Period 2 1/8/2022 13/9/2022 16/11/2022 3/3/2023
Spring school (extended) 31/10/2022 23/11/2022 27/12/2022 19/2/2023

* 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).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the context of victimisation and the need for empathy and compassion in communication with victims.
  • Explain the intent of, and apply the correct legislation & policy to different person/victim crime situations including family violence.
  • Critically examine the tensions between equity, law enforcement, integrity & safety.
  • Apply the principles of investigation to the processes & procedures relating to Offences against the Person & the policing of family violence.
  • Use professional skills to respond to and manage a report involving a crime committed directly upon a person.

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
091105 $1,828.00 $858.00 not applicable $1,828.00

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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.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Teaching

AssessmentDirect Observations of Clinical Encounters (DOCEs) (10%)|Short Answer Questions (15%)|Examination - invigilated (internally) (50%)|Case Study (10%)|Field Notes/Report (15%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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