Courses & Units
Law Enforcement and Public Health PEM206
Introduction
This unit examines the complex social issues associated with deprivation, diversity and discrimination based on a variety of vulnerability attributes (social determinants of health) and their relevance to policing. The challenges faced by police organisations, and by frontline officers in particular, in the provision of appropriate policing services to address the needs of vulnerable people are explored. Attention is focused on the role first-responders play on a large public health continuum, and their role as gate keepers to the criminal justice system. Focus is placed on timely, collaborative 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 | Law Enforcement and Public Health |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PEM206 |
| 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 |
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
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Police Study Period 2 | 15/4/2024 | 28/5/2024 | 31/7/2024 | 15/11/2024 |
| Police Study Period 1 | 15/1/2024 | 5/3/2024 | 8/5/2024 | 23/8/2024 |
| Spring school (extended) | 4/11/2024 | 27/11/2024 | 31/12/2024 | 23/2/2025 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Explain the theory, legislation, policy, procedures and protocols for dealing with vulnerable and at risk (AR) people and juvenile offenders.
- Identify the personal biases and the influence these can have on a policing practice.
- Document and manage information associated with the policing of vulnerable and AR people and juvenile offenders in accordance with current legislation and TPM requirements.
- Explain the nexus between law enforcement and public health.
- Apply best practice in interactions with vulnerable and AR people, juvenile offenders and external reporting agencies in accordance with current legislation and TPM policy.
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 | $2,040.00 | $957.00 | not applicable | $2,040.00 |
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 | Applied knowledge of working with vulnerable people (15%)|practical demonstration of skills required to work with vulnerable people, including YCAN and YJAR activities (15%)|Operational and social consequences of deploying hot spot approaches to policing (30%)|Vulnerable people, youth and juvenile justice (40%) |
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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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