Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Social Science School
This course explores the challenges that convicted offenders face through processes of rehabilitation, reentry, and reintegration. Through an exploration of a range of corrections topics, students will gain knowledge about current and past correctional management practices. Students will be exposed to evidence-based concepts, research and policy from experts in the field. Students will gain critical knowledge and skills that will help them to contribute as practitioners in the field.
Given dramatically rising imprisonment rates in Australia and other countries, it is necessary to increase our understanding and critical reflection of correctional practices and their contribution to the treatment of people who are held in correctional systems. This course enables students to explore the scholarly theory and research behind correctional systems work and the processes and prospects of offender risk assessment, treatment, re-entry, and reintegration. The course examines research, policy and practice across different correctional domains. The course gives students the opportunity to learn about, critically reflect on and apply skills and concepts necessary to work in a correctional practice setting.ﾠﾠ
The course involves lectures and weekly seminar activities that will help you to develop knowledge and critical thinking skills in relation to correctional practice. The topics of the seminars vary and will include interaction with field practitioners who are expert in areas of offender risk assessment, rehabilitation and community-based corrections.
The course relies heavily on Blackboardﾠin order to provide students with learning materials and activities relevant to each week’s learning module. Students are strongly encouraged to familiarise themselves with the course Blackboard site before the first week.ﾠ
Students are expected to spend at least 8 hours each week on this course. This time can be divided roughly into three contact hours, which comprise a combination of seminar discussion, recorded and/or live lectures, and Industry Partner presentations. The remaining five non-contact hours should be spent carefully reading and critically reflecting upon the required readings, as well as reviewing previous class materials and completing the assessment tasks.
Course requirements
Assumed background
For students who have not completed CRIM1019 Introduction to Criminal Justiceﾠand CRIM2100 Punishment & Society, it is strongly recommended that you contact the course coordinator about preparatory reading for this course.ﾠ
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
CRIM1000 or CRIM1019
Course contact
School enquiries
Student Enquiries School of Social Science
Level 3, Michie Building (09), St Lucia campus, The University of Queensland.
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-4:00pm.
Course staff
Lecturer
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Students enrolled in CRIM3100 will meet on campus each week.
It is not possible to join the weekly seminar via Zoom.
Students are required to actively participate in seminars activities and submit a discussion worksheet to supplement their engagement with the seminar discussion.
See the "Assessment" section in the course profile for further details. Please refer to UQ Public Timetable for the most up-to-date timetable information.ﾠ
Aims and outcomes
The aim of this course is to provide students with the ability to critically reflect on the current theoretical and evidence-based processes and practices of correctional work. Correctional practice and policy related to rehabilitation have changed in ways that affect both offenders and workforces. The intention of this course is to provide knowledge and critical-thinking and practical skills for students interested in the diverse and dynamic fields related to offender re-entry and corrections more broadly.ﾠ
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Understand core theories, principles, and practices of offender rehabilitation, re-entry and reintegration;
LO2.
Demonstrate enhanced skills of critical thinking and reflection in diverse contexts;
LO3.
Demonstrate enhanced communication employable in diverse settings; and
LO4.
Demonstrate capacity to review, evaluate and apply evidence for achieving best practice outcomes.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participation/ Student contribution, Presentation |
Group based activity (includes verified assessment in class)
|
30% Split across two pieces 1. Group presentation: 20% 2. Individual written piece 10 % |
2/09/2024 6/09/2024 2:00 pm |
| Quiz |
On-line quiz
|
20% |
16/09/2024 - 20/09/2024 |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Research Assignment: Offender Treatment Plan | 50% |
8/11/2024 2:00 pm |
Assessment details
Group based activity (includes verified assessment in class)
- Identity Verified
- Team or group-based
- In-person
- Mode
- Oral, Written
- Category
- Participation/ Student contribution, Presentation
- Weight
- 30% Split across two pieces 1. Group presentation: 20% 2. Individual written piece 10 %
- Due date
2/09/2024
6/09/2024 2:00 pm
- Other conditions
- Student specific.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L04
Task description
This assessment is split across two pieces:
1. Group presentation – 20%, occurs in class week 7.
2. Individual written piece 10 %, to be submitted four days later following group presentation.
Group presentation instructions - Task Description:
The class will be set a group exercise to be completed in class time. The task will require students to work in groups (3-4 people), complete their allocated question relating to a correctional problem.
Presentations of answers only need to be 10 minutes. Groups should record a presentation. It should provide your answer and any examples and list references, or sources used to complete the problem. You can refer to websites and link to them during your presentation if you wish. The topics will be allocated at the beginning of class.
A short, recorded PowerPoint presentation must be prepared for submission.
· The exercise will relate to a correctional policy problem that will require students to present a range of policy recommendations.
· It is important all students actively participate in these group exercises.
· Group members will need to be allocated specific tasks during the sessions.
· The answers will be marked out of twenty. All group members will be allocated the same mark.
· If you miss the group exercise you must provide a doctor’s certificate and you will be required to complete an alternative piece of assessment in your own time. This is only an option if you miss this in class assessment due to extenuating circumstances such as sickness. This is not an option if you have other commitments (e.g., work). If you do not provide documentation that relates to medical reasons, you will forfeit the 20 marks.
· The aim of the assessment is for students to problem solve within strict time frames. It will teach you how to work under pressure and collaboratively.
Individual written piece:
Each groups member must submit their own written paper. Maximum two-page written summary from students explaining their three policy options from the presentation (includes any references, in 12-point font, times new roman, single space – 10%). To be submitted four days later following presentation submission.
The marking rubrics for these two pieces of assessment are available on the course CRIM 3100 blackboard site under Assessment.
Use of AI: This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
You must submit your assignment electronically by the due time, on the due date.
Your assignment must be submitted via Turnitin on blackboard. To submit your assignment electronically log in to https://learn.uq.edu.au/ultra with your UQ username and password, then click on Course Code>>Assessment>>Assignments, and use the appropriate assignment submission link for each piece of assessment. No e-mailed submissions of assessments will be accepted.
Turnitin links will be configured to permit early submission of assessment items. Students will have the opportunity to submit draft assignments to Turnitin prior to submission of the final assignment in order to review similarity index content and to improve academic writing practice in accordance with UQ Academic Integrity policies.
By uploading your assignment via Turnitin, you are certifying that the work you submit is your own work except where correctly attributed to another source. Do not submit your assignment if it contains any work that is not your own. Please note that on the preview page, your assignment will be shown without formatting. Your assignment will retain formatting and your course coordinator/tutor will be able to see formatted assignments. Once you have submitted your assignment you are able to go back and view your submission with the correct formatting.
You are required to retain proof of submission of your assessment. Your Digital Receipt is available for download from your Assignment Dashboard. If you cannot see your submission and download your digital receipt, your assessment has not been successfully submitted; please submit again. If you are unable to submit your assignment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension through your student portal on my.UQ.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with Blackboard, please contact the ITS team via AskUs.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
If you miss the group exercise you must provide a doctor’s certificate and you will be required to complete a deferred piece of written assessment in your own time. This is only an option if you miss the class assessment due to extenuating circumstances such as sickness. This is not an option if you have other commitments (e.g., work). If you do not provide documentation that relates to medical reasons, you will forfeit the 20 marks.
An extension request without penalty will only be considered under exceptional circumstances as outlined on my.UQ. You must submit the extension request as soon as it becomes evident that an extension is needed, but no later than the assessment item submission due date.
A request for an extension to an assessment due date must be accompanied by supporting documentation corroborating the reason for the request. The student submitting the request is fully responsible for all supporting documentation that is provided with the request and should ensure all documents are authentic.
Extensions on the basis of an approved Student Access Plan (SAP) or an Extension Verification Letter (EVL) can be approved for a maximum period of 7 calendar days. Extensions exceeding this duration or subsequent extensions for a piece of assessment will require additional supporting documentation (e.g., a medical certificate or other supporting evidence listed on my.UQ).
When you submit an extension request in the student portal, it is received, read, and actioned by the Social Science Student Administration Team. It does not go to the course coordinator.
Late applications (requests received after the assessment item submission due date) must include evidence of the reasons for the late request, detailing why you were unable to apply for an extension by the due date.
In considering applications for extensions, students may be asked to supply the work they have completed to date on the assessment piece. This is to establish what efforts have already been made to complete the assessment, and whether the proposed work plan is feasible.
Work can NOT be accepted if it is more than one week (7 calendar days) late without prior approval.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Assignments submitted after the final due date will accrue a late penalty of 10% per calendar day (including weekends and public holidays) of the marks available for the assessment item. Late submissions of extension requests in your final semester of study could delay your graduation by up to one semester.
On-line quiz
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
16/09/2024 - 20/09/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L04
Task description
In week 9 the class will be set an online quiz to complete. The quiz will consist of 20 questions comprising a mix of true / false and multi-choice questions. It will cover the week 1 to week 7 course content. The quiz will be completed in Blackboard. The quiz will open on a Monday and close on the Friday. You will have 5 days to complete the quiz. BUT once you begin the quiz on a certain date and time you must then finish the quiz. You cannot defer or close down the quiz. Once started the quiz will need to be completed in the allocated time for completion.
Marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.
Submission guidelines
The quiz will be completed in the course blackboard site under Assessment.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
An extension request without penalty will only be considered under exceptional circumstances as outlined on my.UQ. You must submit the extension request as soon as it becomes evident that an extension is needed, but no later than the assessment item submission due date.
A request for an extension to an assessment due date must be accompanied by supporting documentation corroborating the reason for the request. The student submitting the request is fully responsible for all supporting documentation that is provided with the request and should ensure all documents are authentic.
Extensions on the basis of an approved Student Access Plan (SAP) or an Extension Verification Letter (EVL) can be approved for a maximum period of 7 calendar days. Extensions exceeding this duration or subsequent extensions for a piece of assessment will require additional supporting documentation (e.g., a medical certificate or other supporting evidence listed on my.UQ).
When you submit an extension request in the student portal, it is received, read, and actioned by the Social Science Student Administration Team. It does not go to the course coordinator.
Late applications (requests received after the assessment item submission due date) must include evidence of the reasons for the late request, detailing why you were unable to apply for an extension by the due date.
In considering applications for extensions, students may be asked to supply the work they have completed to date on the assessment piece. This is to establish what efforts have already been made to complete the assessment, and whether the proposed work plan is feasible.
Late submissions of extension requests in your final semester of study could delay your graduation by up to one semester.
Work can NOT be accepted if it is more than one week (7 calendar days) late without prior approval.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Research Assignment: Offender Treatment Plan
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
8/11/2024 2:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
This is a work integrated learning assessment.
You will prepare a correctional treatment plan for a hypothetical offender case supplied in the course. Students will draw on international research literature and course learnings to propose, explain and defend a treatment plan. The plan must also include a critical assessment of the value and limitations of the plan.
The plan will be 2,000 words in length (plus or minus 10%, excluding references).
Details about the topic and further instructions for the completion of the plan will be available on Blackboard.
You are required to draw upon existing scholarship and emperical and authentic evidence (including and beyond assigned course readings). Your paper must include proper citation and reference of sources. You must follow the APA 7th style of referencing, please refer to the guide available in the library. Appropriate sources include monographs, journal articles, and government reports. Publications that are available electronically (such as from the Trends and Issues series from the Australian Institute of Criminology, reports of the Crime and Misconduct Commission, or articles from journals available through the library’s electronic holdings) can be used.
Your research paper must be double-spaced and typed (in 12-point font), with each page numbered. Please ensure that you have proofread your paper.
Marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.
Use of AI: This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct
Submission guidelines
You must submit your assignment electronically by the due time, on the due date.
Your assignment must be submitted via Turnitin on blackboard. To submit your assignment electronically log in to https://learn.uq.edu.au/ultra with your UQ username and password, then click on Course Code>>Assessment>>Assignments, and use the appropriate assignment submission link for each piece of assessment. No e-mailed submissions of assessments will be accepted.
Turnitin links will be configured to permit early submission of assessment items. Students will have the opportunity to submit draft assignments to Turnitin prior to submission of the final assignment in order to review similarity index content and to improve academic writing practice in accordance with UQ Academic Integrity policies.
By uploading your assignment via Turnitin, you are certifying that the work you submit is your own work except where correctly attributed to another source. Do not submit your assignment if it contains any work that is not your own. Please note that on the preview page, your assignment will be shown without formatting. Your assignment will retain formatting and your course coordinator/tutor will be able to see formatted assignments. Once you have submitted your assignment you are able to go back and view your submission with the correct formatting.
You are required to retain proof of submission of your assessment. Your Digital Receipt is available for download from your Assignment Dashboard. If you cannot see your submission and download your digital receipt, your assessment has not been successfully submitted; please submit again. If you are unable to submit your assignment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension through your student portal on my.UQ.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with Blackboard, please contact the ITS team via AskUs.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
An extension request without penalty will only be considered under exceptional circumstances as outlined on my.UQ. You must submit the extension request as soon as it becomes evident that an extension is needed, but no later than the assessment item submission due date.
A request for an extension to an assessment due date must be accompanied by supporting documentation corroborating the reason for the request. The student submitting the request is fully responsible for all supporting documentation that is provided with the request and should ensure all documents are authentic.
Extensions on the basis of an approved Student Access Plan (SAP) or an Extension Verification Letter (EVL) can be approved for a maximum period of 7 calendar days. Extensions exceeding this duration or subsequent extensions for a piece of assessment will require additional supporting documentation (e.g., a medical certificate or other supporting evidence listed on my.UQ).
When you submit an extension request in the student portal, it is received, read, and actioned by the Social Science Student Administration Team. It does not go to the course coordinator.
Late applications (requests received after the assessment item submission due date) must include evidence of the reasons for the late request, detailing why you were unable to apply for an extension by the due date.
In considering applications for extensions, students may be asked to supply the work they have completed to date on the assessment piece. This is to establish what efforts have already been made to complete the assessment, and whether the proposed work plan is feasible.
Late submissions of extension requests in your final semester of study could delay your graduation by up to one semester.
Work can NOT be accepted if it is more than one week (7 calendar days) late without prior approval.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Assignments submitted after the final due date will accrue a late penalty of 10% per calendar day (including weekends and public holidays) of the marks available for the assessment item.
Please note that late submissions in your final semester of study could delay your graduation by up to one semester.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 1 - 29 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 30 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
See course blackboard site for the marking rubric.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Academic Integrity: All students must complete the Academic Integrity Modules https://www.uq.edu.au/integrity/
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Release of Marks: The marks and feedback for assessments will be released to students in a timely manner, prior to the due date of the next assessment piece for the course. This is with the exception of the final piece of assessment. The marks and feedback for the final assessment item will only be made available to the student on the Finalisation of Grades date at the end of semester.
Assessment Re-mark: For information on requesting an assessment re-mark, please view the following page on my.UQ: https://my.uq.edu.au/querying-result
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
For all course readings see the CRIM3100 Blackboard site.
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Zinsser, W. (2006). On Writing Well. 30th anniv. ed.
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Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 (22 Jul - 28 Jul) |
Seminar |
Week 1 Course introduction: Course aims and key concepts. Course introduction: Course aims and key concepts. QCS presentation Learning outcomes: L01, L04 |
Week 2 (29 Jul - 04 Aug) |
Seminar |
Week 2: Dominant theoretical paradigms of offender rehabilitation: risk & desistance The dominant theoretical paradigms of offender rehabilitation: risk & desistance Seminar activity: Assessing risk Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04 |
Week 3 (05 Aug - 11 Aug) |
Seminar |
Week 3: Current rehabilitation models and tools Current rehabilitation models and tools Seminar activity: · Mr C scenario – applying the RNR and Good Lives Model Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04 |
Week 4 (12 Aug - 18 Aug) |
Seminar |
Week 4: Facilitating offender change (guest speaker). Key rehabilitative practices: tools, approaches, and programs. Seminar activity: · Motivational interviewing scenario. · What evidence is there in support for CBT interventions in prison? Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04 |
Week 5 (19 Aug - 25 Aug) |
Seminar |
Week 5: Key rehabilitative practices: tools, approaches, and programs. Guest speaker - facilitating offender change (guest speaker). Seminar activity: · Offender change activity Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 6 (26 Aug - 01 Sep) |
Seminar |
Week 6: Core principles of programs and working with offenders. Core principles of programs and working with offenders. Seminar activity · Progression plan Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 7 (02 Sep - 08 Sep) |
Problem-based learning |
Week 7: In class assessment and presentations Class presentations Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Week 8 (09 Sep - 15 Sep) |
Seminar |
Week 8: Offender types and assessment. Offender types and assessment Guest speaker. Seminar activity: · Developing a progress plan Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04 |
Week 9 (16 Sep - 22 Sep) |
Seminar |
Week 9: Re-entry and working with offenders in the community Re-entry and working with offenders in the community Guest speaker Parole officer Community Corrections Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04 |
Mid Sem break (23 Sep - 29 Sep) |
No student involvement (Breaks, information) |
Mid-Semester Break Mid-semester break - no classes. |
Week 10 (30 Sep - 06 Oct) |
Seminar |
Week 10: Parole boards and decisions to release or cancel a parole order. Parole boards and decisions to release or cancel a parole order (Parole Board). Seminar activity: · Parole Board decision making Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04 |
Week 11 (07 Oct - 13 Oct) |
Seminar |
Week 11 no lecture Monday public holiday. Guest speaker TBC Learning outcomes: L01, L04 |
Week 12 (14 Oct - 20 Oct) |
Seminar |
Week 12: Improving the lives for returning citizens – reintegration and desistance. Improving the lives for returning citizens – reintegration and desistance Seminar activity · What factors facilitated successful desistance Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04 |
Week 13 (21 Oct - 27 Oct) |
Seminar |
Week 13: Putting it all together & course summary. Putting it all together: Course summary Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.