Punishment, Penalty and Rehabilitation: Australian and International Perspectives

CRJUS2300 Punishment, Penalty and Rehabilitation: Australian and International Perspectives

This unit will consider the principles, purposes and trends of sentencing; public attitudes to sentencing; sentencing options; the role of parliament; advantages and disadvantages of incarceration; the prison as a total institution, community based corrections (probation, parole, other sanctions); social circumstances and characteristics of offenders; long term supervision of offenders; privatisation of prisons; penology trends. It will also explore visual portrayals of punishment and penalty in the media and in popular culture. This unit will examine alternatives to traditional criminal justice processes and agencies, exploring the role and impact of Legal Aid, Community Legal Centres and other NGOs; law reform and campaigns in Australia; diversion programs (before and amidst the criminal justice system); restorative justice; and justice reinvestment.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $2,175
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $997

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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