lst2jcc case management
JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY CASE MANAGEMENT
LST2JCC
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Case Management is the approach used to manage clients within criminal justice and community-based settings. It is used in relation to broad range of people, for example, 'youth-at-risk', victims of domestic violence,individuals on drug treatment and community corrections orders, prisoners, parolees and ex-prisoners. In this subject, through online modules and face-to-face workshops, you will be introduced to the theories, principles and techniques associated with case management. You will learn about the different forms this approach takes as well as the ethical and practical aspects of it. You will gain important skills in relation to communication, referral practices, client assessment and the creation of case management plans, all of which are crucial to achieving best practice. This subject should be taken by anyone who intends to seek a work placement involving case management at third year.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSusanne Davies
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Enrolment in the second year of the Bachelor of Criminology or completion of 30 credit points of Crime, Justice and Legal Studies subjects at first and second year, or by subject coordinator's approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This subject is partly designed to meet the requirements of Community Correctional Services (Victoria). Any criminology or crime, justice and legal studies student intending to seek endorsement to complete a third-year work placement with CCS should complete it unless equivalent training or workplace experience has been previously gained. Successful completion of the subject, including attendance at both face-to-face workshops and successful completion of the in-class assessments, is required for formal endorsement to be considered.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate an understanding of the theories, principles and methods associated with case management
- Activities:
- Mini-lecture, readings, quizzes, small group
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the ethical dimensions of case management as a practice.
- Activities:
- Mini lectures, readings, quizzes, case plan,, essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Communicate in a clear, accessible and non-judgemental manner when writing and speaking
- Activities:
- mini-lecture, readings, Audio-visual materials, role plays, case plan
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Devise a well formulated case plan with clear goals based upon an assessment of the client, their situation and the organizational context in which it is being produced.
- Activities:
- readings, mini-lectures, in-class case management exercises
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2019, Week 31-37, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSusanne Davies
Class requirements
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 31 - 37
Five 4.0 hours evidence based learning other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 37 and delivered via online.
"Online classes in weeks 31-34 and 36"
WorkShopWeek: 35 - 37
Two 3.0 hours workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 37 and delivered via face-to-face.
"2 workshops during subject in weeks 35 and 37. Attendance required."
WorkShopWeek: 32 - 34
Two 2.0 hours workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
"2 workshops during subject in weeks 32 and 34. Attendance required."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online assessment tasks (equivalent to 1,000 words) | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| Two in-class case management exercises (total equivalent to 1,000 words) | 20 | 02, 03 | |
| One 1,000 word Case Management Plan | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 1,000 word essay | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2019, Week 31-37, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSusanne Davies
Class requirements
Evidence Based LearningWeek: 31 - 37
Five 4.0 hours evidence based learning other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 37 and delivered via online.
"Online classes in weeks 31-34 and 36"
WorkShopWeek: 35 - 37
Two 3.0 hours workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 37 and delivered via face-to-face.
"2 workshops during subject in weeks 35 and 37. Attendance required."
WorkShopWeek: 32 - 34
Two 2.0 hours workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
"2 workshops during subject in weeks 32 and 34. Attendance required."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online assessment tasks (equivalent to 1,000 words) | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| Two in-class case management exercises (total equivalent to 1,000 words) | 20 | 02, 03 | |
| One 1,000 word Case Management Plan | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 1,000 word essay | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |