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LAW211 Law for the Human Services 1 (8)

Abstract

Employing a problem-based learning approach, this subject concentrates on the foundational laws and legal issues required by graduates working in the broad field of human services. Incorporating the twin themes of rights and justice, key topics include the legal environment and professional responsibility and accountability. Particular emphasis is given to the ways in which graduates might employ mechanisms that positively influence legal processes and outcomes for vulnerable and disadvantaged people.

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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Humanities and Social Sciences

Enrolment restrictions

Access to a computer with CD-ROM is essential. Not available to students who have previously completed LAW207, LAW303

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
demonstrate a knowledge of the legal system and issues relevant to professional practice in the human services;
recognise legal issues and problems in practice;
demonstrate individual and group problem solving skills by application of relevant legal knowledge;
recognise and demonstrate an understanding of mechanisms that positively influence legal processes and outcomes for vulnerable and disadvantaged people; and
make judgments as to the appropriate role of the human service worker in relation to the legal system and their client(s)
consider, critically evaluate and engage in the wider legal, ethical, social policy debates central to the human services in Australia, including reform of the law.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
The Australian legal environment - sources of Australian law - court systems and structures - law making and law changing - understanding and interpreting laws - the Common Law and human rights - introduction to administrative law and natural justice - legal services and access to justice - mediation and alternative dispute resolution Professional responsibility and accountability - professional privilege and client information: privacy, confidentiality, record keeping, FOI - court reports and the expert witness - duty of care - professional and organisational codes of ethics - conflict of interest and professional misconduct

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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.