LAW00529 - Restorative JusticeInformation for students studying in 2013

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Unit Description

Examines the philosophy and principles of restorative justice as an alternative approach to orthodox criminal justice processes. Will discuss the theory and practice of restorative justice at various state, national and international levels. Will analyse the appropriateness of restorative justice from the perspectives of participants including victims, offenders, state representatives and minority groups such as Indigenous people and people from non-English speaking backgrounds. Will examine the application of restorative justice across the entire spectrum of the criminal justice system, from pre-sentence conferencing to inmate misconduct.

Availability

Distance Education Unavailable
Distance Education (Online) Unavailable
Lismore Unavailable
Coffs Harbour Unavailable
Gold Coast
Southern Cross Drive, Bilinga
Unavailable
Tweed Heads - SCU Lakeside
Caloola Drive, Tweed Heads
Tweed Heads - SCU Riverside
Brett Street, Tweed Heads
Unavailable
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Unit Type Undergraduate
School School of Law and Justice

Fee Information: Commencing 2013 - UNDERGRADUATE Commonwealth Supported only.

Student Contribution Band

Band 1

Credit Points per unit

12

Pre-requisites

LAW00050 - Criminal Process OR LAW00507 - Criminal Law and Procedure OR 96 credit points (any 8 units).

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