Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Justice Studies
Learning Methods
Online
Module Offerings
5004COMJUS-JAN_NS-MTP
5004COMJUS-JUL_NS-MTP
Aims
The module aims to introduce learners to the concept of rehabilitation within the criminal justice system. It will consider the theoretical nature of this concept as well as the impact on policy and practice, both regarding the Probation Service specifically and the criminal justice system more broadly. It will articulate and explore the relationship between rehabilitation and risk assessment and management processes and practices.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:
Introduction to the module and making sense of rehabilitation, terminology and definitions - History and the context of rehabilitation in the criminal justice system - Philosophy and justifications - Theories of rehabilitation (1) - Theories of rehabilitation (2) - Mid way review - Rehabilitation in the community and custody - Risk assessment/management and implications - Barriers to effective rehabilitation - Conclusion: Recap and Review - Drop in to support assessment and submission.
Introduction to the module and making sense of rehabilitation, terminology and definitions - History and the context of rehabilitation in the criminal justice system - Philosophy and justifications - Theories of rehabilitation (1) - Theories of rehabilitation (2) - Mid way review - Rehabilitation in the community and custody - Risk assessment/management and implications - Barriers to effective rehabilitation - Conclusion: Recap and Review - Drop in to support assessment and submission.
Module Overview:
Initially, the module provides a broad examination of rehabilitation, via a historical overview of how rehabilitation has developed over time and has been applied at different stages of probation practice. Fundamentally, such a synopsis provides insight and understanding around the contested concept and placement of rehabilitation over time and the contributory factors that have led to shape rehabilitation in contemporary probation practice.
Beyond this, the module explores the prevailing role that rehabilitation plays across the various environments of probation intervention, namely the community and custodial environments. This module also outlines the legislative framework, philosophical orientation and key theoretical perspectives associated with the concept of rehabilitation and integrates these concepts with a practical and theoretical context.
Broader notions of supporting and engendering rehabilitation and change within the field of working with people on probation are also explored, covering fundamental areas such as engagement, relationships and rapport, for example, as well as considering a range of barriers that can impact upon this engagement. This will be set against the contemporaneous framework of risk assessment and management and the issues which result from this potentially jarring relationship. Finally, established areas of bias and disadvantage will be explored, and their impact on effective rehabilitation.
Initially, the module provides a broad examination of rehabilitation, via a historical overview of how rehabilitation has developed over time and has been applied at different stages of probation practice. Fundamentally, such a synopsis provides insight and understanding around the contested concept and placement of rehabilitation over time and the contributory factors that have led to shape rehabilitation in contemporary probation practice.
Beyond this, the module explores the prevailing role that rehabilitation plays across the various environments of probation intervention, namely the community and custodial environments. This module also outlines the legislative framework, philosophical orientation and key theoretical perspectives associated with the concept of rehabilitation and integrates these concepts with a practical and theoretical context.
Broader notions of supporting and engendering rehabilitation and change within the field of working with people on probation are also explored, covering fundamental areas such as engagement, relationships and rapport, for example, as well as considering a range of barriers that can impact upon this engagement. This will be set against the contemporaneous framework of risk assessment and management and the issues which result from this potentially jarring relationship. Finally, established areas of bias and disadvantage will be explored, and their impact on effective rehabilitation.
Assessments
Practice