Criminology and Criminal Justice law.
Critically discuss various rehabilitative approaches and the skills needed to encourage desistance. Module Aim By the end of the module students will be able to critically appreciate the range of skills and practice approaches in community and custodial settings associated with promoting rehabilitation and desistance from crime.
Learning Outcomes On successful completion of the module, students will be able to… Explore the history of rehabilitative practices and evaluate the possibilities attendant on attempts to promote rehabilitation and desistance from crime in criminal justice contexts Explore and evaluate the complexities associated with applying interpersonal skills to promote rehabilitation and desistance from crime. Assess the evidence base relating to effective practice in working with offenders experiencing a range of issues including substance misuse Differentiate between the range of interpersonal skills needed when working with offenders, victims and others Critically assess the historical development and contemporary key debates surrounding the possibility of reform as a result of imprisonment and probation