Justice Policy and Community Engagement (8359.2)

This unit will introduce students to the task of developing, implementing and evaluating policy in the justice sector. It will place a strong emphasis on the concept of community engagement, that is, the process of involving the community in the development of policy and the design and delivery of services.

Learning outcomes

demonstrate an understanding of the policy cycle and its application in the justice sector; relate and apply this knowledge the to task of developing, implementing and evaluating policy in justice environments; demonstrate sound knowledge of both the theory and practice of community engagement;
relate and apply the key concepts of community engagement to the professional context of the justice sector; examine and evaluate emerging practice in this regard, through the presentation of case studies and examples.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures

Prerequisites

Successful completion of 48 credit points.