Single subject — no qualification is awarded on completion. Credits toward the qualifications listed below.
This subject is FEE-HELP eligible, so eligible students can defer the $2,562 fee as a government loan and pay nothing upfront.
Fees and funding are indicative only. Confirm your eligibility and final costs with the provider.
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See CRICOS-registered alternativesThis subject is designed to introduce students to the issues and processes associated with working with offenders, particularly those in prisons or under the supervision of community corrections. The subject explores issues pertaining directly to how best to work with a wide variety of people with offending histories. Topics to be covered include duty of care, 'special populations' of prisoners, risk management and difficult situations, safety and security, working with involuntary clients, inter-agency collaboration, prison culture, assessment tools, mental illness and drug use, restorative justice, victim interests, children and families of prisoners, worker self-care and professional report writing. The subject also examines how and why people stop offending and change (desistance from crime). International examples of innovation are showcased from key jurisdictions such as England and Wales, Scotland, Canada, the US, Australia and New Zealand. The subject is intended to be relevant and familiar for those already working in the field, in prison and in the community, as well as to introduce contemporary principles and practices to those wishing to do so in the future. This subject utilises experiential work integrated learning (WIL). Students will participate in practical workshops for developing professional boundaries, apply motivational interviewing techniques, and case note writing. These are all professional skills that people working in the criminal justice system employ on a day-to-day basis. Additionally, engaging presentations from experienced guest speakers who are senior practitioners in the field are one of the popular features of this subject.
Working with Offenders is a standalone subject at University of Tasmania in TAS. Completing it does not award a qualification. Credit may apply toward the qualifications listed on this page.
No qualification credit mapping has been indexed for this subject yet. The provider may still grant credit toward a related award — confirm with University of Tasmania before enrolling.
University of Tasmania is the awarding provider. Recorded study modes are Online. Typical duration is listed as 6 weeks. The subject is listed at 25 credit points. Eligible students may defer fees through FEE-HELP.
Details on this page are compiled from the provider's published subject information and government registers. Fees, intakes and credit rules can change — confirm current details with University of Tasmania before enrolling.
