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Trauma and Justice unit (HGW431)

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Location: Cradle Coast, Hobart, Launceston

Restricted to BSW(Hons).

Introduction

This unit examines the intersection between trauma and justice and is informed by a commitment to social justice, decolonising, and an ethic of care. At a macro level, you will learn how social workers can promote policy, legislation and practice that aim to acknowledge, address and prevent trauma by challenging social structures and advocating for vulnerable groups. At a micro level, you will learn skills for recognising and responding to trauma according to the needs of specific groups of people, integrating First Nations knowledges and intersectionality into a socially just approach. Group work is used in this unit to explore issues that commonly result in, or stem from experiences of trauma, including violence, discrimination, disaster, colonisation, and war. You will develop skills for working with groups both as facilitators and participants.

Summary

Unit name Trauma and Justice
Unit code HGW431
Credit points 12.5
College/School Health
Social Work Program
Discipline Social Work
Coordinator Doctor Justin Canty
Delivered By
Level Honours

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Cradle Coast Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Hobart Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Launceston Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 23/2/2025 24/3/2025 13/4/2025 31/5/2025

* 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 2025 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2025 will be available from the 1st October 2024. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Apply ethical methods of communicating with clients, colleagues and managers by being respectful, sharing information, demonstrating flexibility and working collaboratively.
  • Formulate interventions using culturally relevant and adaptable communication strategies that maximise client engagement, input and involvement.
  • Present complex information in a compelling way through highly effective written and public communication skills that are also culturally relevant.
  • Debate the transformative potential of care ethics to promote equality and justice in social work services and social 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
090501 $2,124.00 $996.00 $1,164.00 $2,440.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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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Requisites

Prerequisites

HGW302, HGW303, HGW308, HGW312 and HGW327

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

This unit is taught over a 10-week period comprising:

Weekly online learning activities, including lecture and other self-directed exercises.

Weekly face-to-face workshops (120 mins x 10 weeks)

80% minimum compulsory attendance requirement to meet accreditation requirements

AssessmentWritten reflection on values and beliefs on trauma (20%)|Written group work proposal (30%)|Co-facilitation of 45-minute group and written assignment (50%)
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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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