Community Justice

Cod y Modiwl: LC30320
Teitl y Modiwl: Community Justice
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2027/2028
Semester: Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Gwyn Griffith
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Anghymharus (Unrhyw Flwyddyn Acad): LC20320
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Jen Phipps; Miss Akrive Roumpou

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Authentic Assessment: Produce material (poster, pamphlet, video, podcast etc.) promoting community justice to sentencers. 1500 Words	40%
Asesiad Semester	Reflective Report: on one of the seminar mock panels or seminar debate. 1500 Words	40%
Asesiad Semester	Seminar Performance: 1000 Words	20%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Resit in the form of an essay: 1500 Words	40%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Resit in the form of an essay: 1500 Words	40%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Review in lieu of seminar performance: 1000 Words	20%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Demonstrate a practical understanding of how community justice is delivered in the UK.
Understand the core principles that underpin community justice and differentiate it from traditional criminal justice.
Critically evaluate community and restorative interventions for crime and antisocial behaviour.
Critically compare the community and restorative justice practices of other jurisdictions and cultures.
Appreciate how marginalised communities in western countries may benefit from community and restorative justice.
Successfully work as part of a group by delegating work, sharing ideas and conducting peer evaluations.
Effectively communicate the benefits and limitations of community justice responses to different audiences (e.g. general public, criminal justice professionals, other academics etc.).

Disgrifiad cryno

This module offers a comprehensive introduction to community justice as it is currently employed in England and Wales, with some reference to other jurisdictions. Beyond introducing students to community justice models and relevant concepts (e.g. restorative justice), the module will also facilitate a critical examination of their theoretical and practical application, and particularly how it compares to the application of traditional and punitive justice responses (e.g. prison sentences and fines).

Cynnwys

1. Introduction: What is community justice? Community vs. custodial sentences
2. Delivering community justice in the UK 1 (Probation Service and Youth Offending Teams).
3. Delivering community justice in the UK 2 (Police and Courts).
4. Delivering community justice in the UK 3 (Local authorities and other organizations).
5. Community disposals/orders including alternatives to custody.
6. Models of community justice delivery and managing risks in the community.
7. Restorative Justice.
8. Victimisation, serious crime.
9. Other jurisdictions and other approaches. e.g. Aboriginal/native justice, peace and reconciliation in South Africa and Northern Ireland.
10. The future of community justice.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Addasrwydd a gwydnwch	Conduct independent research, as well as analyse issues in a group setting. One of the seminar activities consists of roleplaying realistic processes of community justice responses; that task will require both students’ personal understanding of the material and in-group collaboration.
Cydlynu ag erail	Seminars will not only facilitate group discussions but also roleplays that require students' collaboration and sharing of knowledge.
Cyfathrebu proffesiynol	Communicating knowledge to a number of audiences (criminal justice professionals, general public, academics).
Datrys Problemau Creadigol	Seminars will engage students in trying to bring together different parties (victims and offenders – restorative justice).
Gallu digidol	Use of design resources to create accessible digital media.
Meddwl beirniadol a dadansoddol	Thorough critical assessment of different justice responses – for assignments and seminar engagement.
Myfyrdod	Develop reflective narrative based on seminar work and experience.
Sgiliau Pwnc-benodol	Understanding how community justice is currently carried out by different jurisdictions, as well as how it could potentially be applied in the future.
Synnwyr byd go iawn	Understanding and replicating real-world practice. The authentic assessment and seminar roleplays will require students to immerse themselves in the current practice of multiple jurisdictions.

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