CM4S163 - Resettlement, Rehabilitation and Restorative approaches 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | CM4S163 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Resettlement, Rehabilitation and Restorative approaches | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Policing and Criminology | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Criminology | ||
| Module Leader: | Janine Jackson | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | Final Year of Intake: | ||
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100483 - criminal justice | 100484 - criminology | |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 50 | 50 | |
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2029 |
Module Aims
This module aims to provide a theoretical understanding of resettlement, rehabilitation, and restorative justice and how this applies to contemporary practice and industry giving students a practical and critical understanding of the resettlement services provided to those that come into contact with the criminal justice system.
Content Summary
The module will cover a range of criminological and sociological theories which enable a scientific and academic approach to the practicalities of resettlement and rehabilitation. This will enable the student to have an enriched understanding of how criminological research can influence and be applied in practice through the third sector and criminal justice stakeholders. The module will cover practical and transferable knowledge of the restorative justice approaches, this will include young and adult individuals that have offended. The module will enable a pathway understanding for the students whereby a critical and practical viewpoint is achieved through debate, critical discussion, and exploration of services based on the needs and risks of individuals that offend/offended.
An overview of content includes:
Knowledge of treatment/ rehabilitation programs and pathways to access
Information on the process and services offered for resettlement in the third sector in collaboration with industry partners and the Criminal Justice System.
Information on restorative justice approaches and victim impact
Theoretical frameworks on resettlement and rehabilitation
Specialist resettlement services in prison and on release (substance programs in prison, for example, Wisdom, IOM).
Third sector influence and impact on rehabilitation and resettlement of those that offend, and partnership working with the Criminal Justice System.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 30 |
| Independent Study | 150 |
| Directed Study | 20 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To demonstrate an in-depth theoretical understanding of resettlement and rehabilitation and critically evaluate contemporary practice including restorative approaches. |
| LO2 | To demonstrate a practical and critical understanding of the resettlement services provided to those that come into contact with the criminal justice system |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Case study 1 | A concentrated inquiry into a single case or subject related to contemporary resettlement and rehabilitation practices. | 0 | 3500 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Case study 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |