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JST431 Psycho-Social Aspects of Correctional Management (8)
AbstractThis subject aims to develop professional knowledge and skills in
Correctional Management drawing specifically upon the literature of psychology and sociology. The psychological and sociological impact of correctional management on inmates, staff, managers and the wider community will be examined.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate an advanced professional knowledge of organisational psychology and sociology as it impacts on corrections
- be able to demonstrate a consideration of the psychological and sociological impact of overcrowding, segregation, attempted suicide, institutionalisation, violence, prisoners of conscience and working in a prison
- be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of organisational theory
- be able to demonstrate an ability to apply theoretical constructs to practice
- be able to demonstrate a knowledge of alternative correctional approaches and their psychological and sociological impact
- be able to demonstrate practical, implementable strategies of correctional management that promote psychological health and social harmony. |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Overview of Organisational Psychology relevant to Corrections.
- Overview of Organisational Sociology relevant to Corrections.
- Concepts of Management as applied to Corrections.
- Psychological and sociological impact of overcrowding, segregation, attempted suicide, institutionalisation, violence, prisoners of conscience.
- Strategies for ensuring humane correctional management.
- Alternative approaches to Correctional Management. |
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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
