UO Aboriginal Australians, Policing and the Criminal Justice System

Course aim

To explore the cultural, social and political context in which Aboriginal Australians experience policing and the criminal justice system, and the relations of power influencing this interaction.

Course content

This course examines the causes of the rate of crime amongst and within Aboriginal communities and the cultural context in which Aboriginal Australians experience policing and the criminal justice system. Attention is focused on current government policy initiatives, policing practices and sentencing approaches, as well as on issues of criminalisation, racism and sovereignty.

Textbooks

Anthony, T 2002, Indigenous People, Crime and Punishment, 1st Edn, Taylor and Frances, Florence (e-book)

Prerequisites

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching Method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Critical analysis, Reflection

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4A)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation