Unit Outline

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.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Explain the context of victimisation and the need for empathy and compassion in communication with victims.
2	Explain the intent of, and apply the correct legislation and policy to different person/victim crime situations including family violence.
3	Critically examine the tensions between equity, law enforcement, integrity and safety.
4	Apply the principles of investigation to the processes and procedures relating to Offences against the Person and the management of family violence within public safety frameworks.
5	Understand the management of a report involving a crime committed directly upon a person.

Alterations as a result of student feedback

Unit coordinators welcome constructive comments on possible changes to this Unit. Please get in touch with your lecture if you have any suggestion.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Scenario Response	See the MyLO site for the due date	10 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Court Files	See the MyLO site for the due date	15 %	LO1, LO2, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Case Study	See the MyLO site for the due date	25 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 4:	Online Participation	Refer to Assessment Description	10 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 5:	End of Semester Exam	Exam Period	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Scenario Response

Task Description:

You will analyse a response to a hypothetical family violence scenario (online).

Task Length:

30 minutes

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Reflect on the situational risk to victims in the scenario.	LO1, LO3
2	Display sensitive and victim-focused interviewing skills.	LO2, LO3
3	Application of appropriate communication style to victim of police action following incident.	LO1, LO4
4	Explain the dynamics of family argument, relevant protection orders and victim support and referral services.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment Task 2: Court Files

Task Description:

You will compile an offence report.

Task Length:

Varies

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Compile mandatory documentation to support a Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) prosecution.	LO1
2	Explain the role of each artefact in court file.	LO2
3	Document and defend a Domestic and Family Violence charge.	LO4

Assessment Task 3: Case Study

Task Description:

You will analyse a family violence case study and apply your knowledge of legislation to suggest suitable support for public safety based on the case.

Task Length:

1000 words

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

25 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of policy and legislation directly relevant to the case study.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
2	Identify suitable public safety procedures in response to a case study.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
3	Analyse the case study to suggest appropriate support under Safe at Home guidelines.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

Assessment Task 4: Online Participation

Task Description:

You will contribute to weekly discussion posts based on prompts provided to you.

Due by Date: Weekly

Task Length:

Approximately 1800 words across 12 weeks (150 words per post, per week).

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Explain terminology, legislation and policy relating to offences against the person.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
2	Describe procedures for managing offences against the person, including family violence.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

Assessment Task 5: End of Semester Exam

Task Description:

You will complete an online exam that will cover each of the modules covered in this unit.

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes and achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater.

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.