Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Synopsis The law relating to families and children, tenancy, consumers, employees, mental health, citizens' rights, policing and bail. Administrative and appeals tribunals. Application of the law to special groups such as women, migrants, Aborigines. Death and inheritance. Legal assistance. Crime causation, policing, court procedure, sentencing, imprisonment and other forms of custody, community-based corrections, victims. The welfare worker and the Law. Writing reports and giving evidence. Issues in child protection.
Assessment Written reports and essays (3500 words): 70% + Class test (1 hour): 30%