FBS5004 - Developmental aspects of forensic behavioural science - 2018

This unit has been designed to create a developmental context for understanding a range of issues which characterise at risk behaviour in youth. Students will gain a broader understanding of these behaviours, as seen from a range of perspectives: legal, epidemiological, psychological, sociological and psychiatric. The unit will be of interest to those currently working with at risk youth as well as providing insights into the aetiology of a range of maladaptive behaviours in adult life.

Upon successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:

1. Discuss the interface between children and the legal system.
2. Outline the basic principles of assessment and management of risk in childhood and adolescence.
3. Describe critically the evidence relating to long term consequence of adverse experiences in childhood and adolescence.
4. Outline a developmentally appropriate decision making process.

• Workshop presentation/alternative assessment (10%)
• Structured learning task (30%)
• Essay (60%)

All assessments must be passed to pass the unit.

Two day on-campus workshop.

Forensic medicine