LC3S305 - Child Protection and Youth Justice in Practice 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | LC3S305 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Child Protection and Youth Justice in Practice | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Law | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Law | ||
| Module Leader: | Fiona MacDonald | ||
| Module Team: | Holly Evans | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | |||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | |||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
The module will provide a basis for study for students to:
1. develop a clear understanding of the law and practice relating to child protection within the Family court, Youth Court and youth justice
2. critically analyse, evaluate and apply the law relating to child protection and the youth court
Content Summary
The module focuses on the law relating to child protection and youth justice including the youth court. The specific areas which will be included are:
• Children’s Rights (domestic and international)
• Child protection within the Family Court (care, supervision, secure accommodation, and adoption)
• Children in conflict with the law (youth court and juvenile justice)
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 40 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 80 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Evidence a detailed and accurate knowledge and understanding of the law relating to child protection and the youth court and the procedural context within which those laws operate |
| LO2 | Critically analyse, evaluate and apply relevant legislation and procedural rules relating to child protection and the youth court and to advise a client on the strength or weakness of the case |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Online Assessment | Time-constrained assessment (Online) 2 | Time-constrained assessment (Online) 2: Testing knowledge, understanding and application in the area of Child Protection and Youth Justice | 150 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Online Assessment | Time-constrained assessment (Online) 1 | Time-constrained assessment (Online) 1: Testing knowledge, understanding and application in the area of Child Protection and Youth Justice | 150 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Time-constrained assessment (Online) 2 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Time-constrained assessment (Online) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |