Advanced Practice in Forensic Disability
Description
This subject examines the theoretical and practical mechanisms underlying the assessment and treatment of disabled offender populations. As such it will provide students with an understanding of, and experience in, the major skills and techniques used in the assessment of forensic disability clients.
In addition students will be provided with clinically-oriented training in methods of management and rehabilitation, including the theoretical rationale underpinning these as well as techniques and outcomes of their practical application. Specific attention will be given to notable offender groups within the forensic disability field including sexual offenders, non-sexual violent offenders, arson, female offenders, and offenders with substance abuse issues.
Subject Code
CRIM900013
Credit Points
12.5 points
Objectives
Students who successfully complete this subject will have:
- an understanding of the general aims and techniques of forensic assessment;
- knowledge of theoretical and methodological issues associated with risk assessments and their application to the forensic disability client population;
- developed basic report writing skills and techniques;
- an understanding of best-practice principles involved in management and intervention of forensic clients and a general understanding of different treatment paradigms; and
- an understanding of the theoretical and practical issues involved in the assessment and treatment of different forensic disability offender groups.
Generic skills students will develop
Students who successfully complete this subject should have:
- achieved a capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning; and
- achieved an ability to incorporate theoretical principles and concepts into professional practice.
Pre-requisites and/or Co-requisites
CRIM900012 Introduction to Forensic Disability
Mode of Delivery
On-campus
Contact Time
48 hours of lectures/seminars/workshops. In addition to face-to-face teaching time of 48 hours, students should expect to undertake a minimum of 120 hours research, reading, writing and general study to complete this subject successfully.
Assessment
As a post-graduate course, this subject is not simply about clinical skill development. You should also be aiming at developing the conceptual and analytic tools which will provide you with the basis for critically appraising the clinical and research literature and applying it appropriately to your own area of practice or interests. This involves not only the preparation of written papers but also oral presentations and generally “thinking on one’s feet”.
To this end, the assessment has two parts:
- Oral presentation: 20-25 minutes plus 5-10 minutes Q&A time, completed in pairs (25%) in-class; and an
- Individual written assessment: 3,000 words (75%)
Due 30th January 2012.
Subject Coordinator
Dr William Glaser
Venue
Graduate House, 220 Leicester Street, Carlton (Melway 2B D11).
Dates
Course dates: 19th, 20th, 21st October and 26th, 27th 28th October 2011
Morning sessions: 9.15 a.m. to 12.15 p.m.
Afternoon sessions: 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Course Fee
The 2011 course fee for the single subject is
- $2,260 for the assessed stream; or
- $1,870 (GST inclusive) for the non-assessed stream.
Course materials are included – a pre-reading folder, course notes, Student Services Handbook and Study Guide. A pen and notepad are also supplied. Catering is provided at morning and afternoon tea and at lunch times. Please advise of any specific dietary requirements.
Students will not receive their results until course fees are paid.
Brochure
Advanced Practice in Forensic Disability
Prescribed Textbook
A short pre-reading folder with articles and references will be mailed out to students before the course begins.
The textbook Offenders with Developmental Disabilities, Linsday, W.R., Taylor, J.L. & Sturmey, P. (2004) Chichester, UK: Wiley and Sons will also be mailed out to students before the course begins.
Application Process
Applications are managed by Student Services.
Further Information
Ms Rebecca Phelps
Project Manager
Melbourne Consulting and Custom Programs
University of Melbourne
442 Auburn Road
Hawthorn, Victoria, 3122
Email: r.phelps@mccp.unimelb.edu.au
Telephone: 03 9810 3320 Fax: 03 9810 3149