Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Justice Studies

Learning Methods

Online

Module Offerings

6003COMJUS-AUG_NS-MTP
6003COMJUS-FEB_NS-MTP

Aims

The module aims to develop a critical understanding of risk assessment and management. It aims to develop critical insight into the relationship between risk and theories of rehabilitation and change. It aims to explore multi agency involvement as well as apparatus used to assess and manage risk and considers the links to theory, research and policy therein. 

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the key concepts relating to the assessment and management of the risk of serious harm.
2.
Critically discuss the relationship between desistance and risk management with high-risk people on probation.
3.
Critically reflect on new and existing risk management research associated with serious offending behaviour.
4.
Demonstrate a critical understanding around the role of risk assessment and management with the context of multi-agency working.
5.
Appraise risk assessment tools and the most effective approaches to risk management, in relation to work with offenders across the spectrum of risk.
6.
Critically appraise the integration of theory, research, and policy in relation to the principles of risk and criminogenic need.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
Introduction to the module - Definitions, terminology and the evolution of ‘risk’   - Risk assessment  - What Works / Risk Need Responsivity  - Effective Engagement - Risk Management  - Dangerousness / Public protection / Parole / licence / recall -  Multi agency working / Safeguarding/ MAPPA  - Risk, populations and victim involvement - Conclusion: Recap and Review 
Module Overview:
Risk assessment, risk management, and public protection all represent central concerns of the Probation service and fundamental aspects of the role of practitioners. As such, a deeper and broader understanding of this area is essential for probation practitioners. Initially, this module will develop a broader understanding of the concept of risk. It will explore the place and impact of risk assessment and management over time, especially concerning the advent of the risk society and the new penology at the end of the 20th Century and the implications of this on probation practice and intervention currently. It will look to explore the nature and place of risk, risk assessment and risk management across the criminal justice system conducted by probation practitioners and articulate the various models and approaches that have been ushered in to guide and structure risk based practice.

The module then turns to how risk assessment and management can be understood alongside effective intervention with people on probation. It will deconstruct the involvement of a range of different agencies, both statutory and voluntary, within the assessment and management of risk and critically analyse these agencies' roles in protecting the public. Finally, the module will turn to focus on victims and their involvement within the context of risk assessment and management. The role of probation and practitioners across a range of victim led initiatives and responsibilities will be critically considered.
Additional Information:
The learning outcomes have been agreed and determined by HMPPS / MoJ. 

Assessments

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