Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Justice Studies
Learning Methods
Lecture
Online
Workshop
Module Offerings
5303PS-SEP-MTP
Aims
Define what is meant by vulnerability in its broadest terms. To familiarise the student with the complex nature of vulnerability, whilst providing an understanding of how situational and environmental factors, combined with personal vulnerabilities may result in a person becoming a victim and/or perpetrator. Exploring how the effective use of training, knowledge and skills, can assist in supporting those who are vulnerable and why it is necessary to use a safeguarding approach to those who are vulnerable. Introduction to theories of victimology. Specifically consider the issues around crime, victimisation and harm.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Understand the intersectional , personal, and contextual factors that promote vulnerability and victimisation.
2.
Critically assess the effectiveness of policy and practice responses to victims, witnesses and vulnerable people.
3.
Critically evaluate justice outcomes and Criminal Justice System (CJS) responses and procedures managing victims.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:
victimology, vulnerability
victimology, vulnerability
Module Overview:
This module will define what is meant by vulnerability and familiarise you with the complex nature of vulnerability, whilst providing an understanding of how situational and environmental factors, combined with personal vulnerabilities, may result in a person becoming a victim and/or perpetrator. You will explore how the effective use of training, knowledge and skills can assist in supporting those who are vulnerable and why it is necessary to use a safeguarding approach to those who are vulnerable.
This module will define what is meant by vulnerability and familiarise you with the complex nature of vulnerability, whilst providing an understanding of how situational and environmental factors, combined with personal vulnerabilities, may result in a person becoming a victim and/or perpetrator. You will explore how the effective use of training, knowledge and skills can assist in supporting those who are vulnerable and why it is necessary to use a safeguarding approach to those who are vulnerable.
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