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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 | Health School of Paramedicine |
| Discipline | Policing and Emergency Management |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Isa Bartkowiak-Theron |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Intermediate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Online | Half Year Period 2 |
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| Online | Police Study Period 1 |
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| Online | Police Study Period 2 |
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| Online | Police Study Period 3 |
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- 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 |
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| Police Study Period 3 | 5/10/2025 | 20/11/2025 | 28/1/2026 | 23/5/2026 |
| Police Study Period 2 | 18/5/2025 | 23/6/2025 | 16/8/2025 | 13/11/2025 |
| Police Study Period 2 | 13/4/2025 | 26/5/2025 | 29/7/2025 | 13/11/2025 |
| Half Year Period 2 | 29/6/2025 | 28/8/2025 | 5/10/2025 | 6/12/2025 |
| Police Study Period 1 | 12/1/2025 | 3/3/2025 | 6/5/2025 | 21/8/2025 |
* 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).
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 |
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| 091105 | $2,124.00 | $996.00 | not applicable | $2,142.00 |
- 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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Teaching
| Assessment | Case Study (10%)|Demonstration (10%)|Field Notes/Report (15%)|Short Answer Questions (15%)|End of Modules Exam (50%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
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Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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