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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Social Work in Criminal Justice | |||
| Reference | SS4033 | Version | 5 |
| Created | April 2020 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | April 2009 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | November 2020 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with an applied knowledge and understanding of social work as a key stakeholder within the Scottish Criminal Justice System. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically appraise policy, legislative and procedural frameworks underpinning social work practice with offenders. |
| 2 | Critically apply knowledge of criminology and desistance theory to a range of offender groups. |
| 3 | Critique assessment and intervention strategies designed to facilitate change for individuals who offend within the context of evidence-based practice. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Legislation, policy and practice guidelines for work with offenders, sentencing philosophy, criminology and desistance theory, risk assessment and management, case management and offender supervision, inequalities in the justice system, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Pro-social modelling, principles of effective practice, Risk/Need/Responsivity, Strengths-based approaches, Sex Offenders, Women Offenders, Domestic Abuse. The module is delivered and underpinned by a commitment to core social work values of respect, individualisation, empowerment, anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive principles and upholds the values and ethical practice standards that reflect the requirements relating to engagement with public protection. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| This module is based on directed and private study supplemented by lectures and online resources. Introductory materials are linked to course material. Directed and private study is supported by tutorials. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 12 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 138 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Essay | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| This module has one component with a 100% weighting. All learning outcomes are assessed by an essay. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | For DL students: Satisfactory completion of all Stage 3 modules or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | RGU Workbook, 2014. Criminal Justice Social Work Practice Online Workbook. Aberdeen: RGU |
| 2 | Burke, R.H., 2014. An Introduction to Criminal Theory, 4th Ed. Abingdon: Routledge |
| 3 | McNeil, F., Raynor, P. & Trotter, T., (Eds.) 2006. New Directions in Theory and Practice. Abingdon: Willan Publishing |
| 4 | Gorman, K., Gregory, M., Hayes, M & Parton, N., (Eds.) 2006. Constructive Work with Offenders. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| 5 | Trotter, T., 2006 Working with Involuntary Clients, 2nd Ed. London: Sage |