Unit Outline

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 and public safety. The challenges faced by police organisations, and other public safety organisations, in the provision of appropriate 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 between police and public health 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.

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 theory, legislation, policy, procedures and protocols for dealing with vulnerable and at risk (AR) people and juvenile offenders.
2	Identify personal biases and the influence these can have for public safety.
3	Document and manage information associated with the policing of vulnerable and AR people and juvenile offenders in accordance with public safety frameworks.
4	Explain the nexus between law enforcement and public health.
5	Apply best practice in interactions with vulnerable and AR people, juvenile offenders and external reporting agencies in accordance with public safety frameworks.

Alterations as a result of student feedback

There have been no alterations as a result of student feedback.

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:	Observation of practice (online scenario)	See the MyLO site for the due date	15 %	LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 2:	Applied knowledge of working with vulnerable people in a LEPH framework	Refer to Assessment Description	15 %	LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 3:	Determination of vulnerabilities in the context of problem-oriented policing	Refer to Assessment Description	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 4:	End of Semester Exam	Exam Period	40 %	LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Observation of practice (online scenario)

Task Description:

You will conduct an analysis of skills required to work with vulnerable people.

Task Length:

1500 words

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Analyse the public safety actors’ roles in the context of interaction with a vulnerable person / group.	LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
2	Demonstration of ethical judgement and accountability in the use of operational procedures.	LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
3	Demonstration of knowledge relating to public safety protocols, procedures and legislations in relation to vulnerable people in the community.	LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

Assessment Task 2: Applied knowledge of working with vulnerable people in a LEPH framework

Task Description:

Each week you will be given a topic or prompt to write a response to via the discussion forum.

Due by Date: Weekly

Task Length:

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

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identifies situational risks and vulnerabilities across various situations.	LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
2	Demonstrates ethical judgement and accountability in the use of public safety procedures.	LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
3	Shows effective communication strategies with a vulnerable person in crisis.	LO5

Assessment Task 3: Determination of vulnerabilities in the context of problem-oriented policing

Task Description:

You will produce an essay that considers vulnerability issues when deploying problem oriented policing/hotspot approaches to policing.

Task Length:

2,000 words

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstration of critical analysis of complex issues in policing and public health.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
2	Demonstration of problem-solving skills in the context of collaborative practices, according to problem-oriented policing theory and instruments, or evidence-base policing.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
3	Capacity to evaluate and use multiple source of evidence and information to develop an argument.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
4	Demonstration of capacity to convey an argument in a structured form, in writing.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

Assessment Task 4: End of Semester Exam

Task Description:

You will sit an End of Semester exam to evaluate your knowledge and skills in relation to vulnerable people, youth and juvenile justice within LEPH.

Task Length:

2 hours

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstration of ethical judgement and accountability in the use of public safety procedures.	LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
2	Demonstration of knowledge relating to police protocols, procedures and legislations in relation to vulnerable people in the community	LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
3	Capacity to evaluate and integrate different sources of evidence and information .	LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5

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.

Required Resources

Required reading materials

There is no printed reader or required text for this unit. Students are encouraged to reference relevant police studies literature encountered during other units. Relevant resources will be made available on MyLO by the Unit Coordinator, or the unit Reading List on the University Library website.