You will gain a more advanced knowledge of academic theories about rehabilitation within the context on the HMPSS and NPS’s practical application of theory. You will learn about cross-cutting social issues that lead to criminal behaviour such as poor mental health, drug and alcohol addiction, homelessness, debt and poor education and how theories have been developed to cut crime, tackle reoffending, support victims and keep the public safe. On completing the module, you should be able to effectively provide effective rehabilitation services that address criminogenic needs including mental health and addiction.

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the academic theories concerning rehabilitation of offenders.
2. Apply the HMPPS procedures to case studies, problem situations and sentence management scenarios.
3. Consider and communicate desistance and recovery paradigms as possible alternative frameworks for promoting and supporting personal change.
4. Demonstrate the ability to apply learning from the module to identify appropriate risk assessment strategies and put action plans in place to tackle the causes of reoffending.

An extended case study based on a professional practise or a case provided by the module tutor. (5000 words): Learning Outcomes 1-4, weighted at 100%

This module aims to engage leaners in exploring and critically appraising the approaches to rehabilitation of offenders and/or substance misusers taken by criminal justice and substance misuse agencies. Learners will gain an understanding of The NPS’s role is to assess the risks and needs presented by individuals in the probation system, protect the public through identifying and overseeing effective action to address these and putting the right motivators in place for individuals to change their behaviour. Learners will reflect on academic theories, which support managing offenders on community sentences or on licence from prison. Learners may also work with medium and low-risk offenders in one of our partner voluntary organisations to tackle the causes of reoffending.

Court advice
Sentence Management
Victim services
Approved premises
Sex offender programmes
Organised crime intervention
Sentence protects the public and delivers change
Reparation activities provide a real benefit to the local community
Services delivered to the individual subject to probation services
Communication with victims
Restorative justice services

The module requires learners to consider academic theories about rehabilitation and desistance and apply their scholarship to the development of a case study. The guided independent study hours will be supported through on-line activities on Teams/ Blackboard which will be appropriate to Level 6 learners

WHOLE GROUP SESSIONS

In these sessions, you are introduced to the general concepts underlying the subject and provided with an outline of the relevant legal principles and cases. Teaching materials, including the use of Microsoft 365 and Blackboard VLE platform. These sessions guide you towards consolidating your knowledge and understanding

SMALLER GROUP BLENDED SESSIONS

These are preceded by a period of independent learning. The module materials contain indicative reading for each session, together with subjects for discussion and case studies. The purpose of the smaller group sessions is to help you assess your understanding of a topic, to develop analytical skills, and to learn how to apply criminological principles to factual situations. For all smaller group sessions, there are questions to help guide reading and preparation. The sessions encourage active participation and interaction among learners and between you and tutors. A variety of teaching methods is adopted to encourage the development of essential skills such as intellectual rigour, communication, problem solving, research, teamwork, negotiation, presentation, referencing, judgement and the appropriate use of IT

DIRECTED AND INDEPENDENT STUDY

Independent study includes research and preparation for the work to be undertaken in the smaller group sessions and consolidation of understanding afterwards. Directed study opportunities, such as online tests, are provided to enable you to revise key topics at important stages in the module. Directed and independent study aims to develop a deeper understanding of issues within this area of criminological research. You are provided with guidance in your module materials, on Teams and Blackboard. Completion of the tasks encourages you to assess your progress, identify strengths and weaknesses and manage your time more effectively.

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