LAW307 Youth and the Law (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Management (MANAG)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject aims to combine a critical analysis of the role of the youth worker within the legal system with a study of a range of laws that impact on social welfare practice. The structure and form of the Australian Legal System is considered with particular emphasis on the concept of unmet legal need. Models of legal delivery are examined ranging from referral to law based action, as well as issues of ethics and responsibility. The subject covers legal aspects of crime and delinquency, children in need of care, children's rights, custody.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
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| Distance | Bathurst |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: LAW307
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Enrolment restrictions:
Not available to students who have previously completed 27250, LAW210 4, LAW207 3, LAW207 , or LAW303 .
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
* be able to demonstrate an understanding of some of the major concepts or ideas expressed in the law, both in a theoretical and a practical sense;
* be able to critically evaluate the role of the law and the way in which it functions in contemporary Australia, particularly with respect to children and young persons;
* be able to demonstrate an awareness of the deficiencies in the law and have some knowledge of the process of, and trends in, law reform;
* be able to formulate basic advice and to become an effective participant in the legal process.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
* The Australian Legal System * The concept of unmet legal need * Legal risk & legal scrutiny * Family Violence * Custody of Children * Children in Need of Care * Crime and Juvenile Delinquency
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.