Criminal work (5 cr)
Code: S15C403-3005
General information
Enrollment
02.01.2019 - 14.01.2019
Timing
14.01.2019 - 14.04.2019
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Department of Social Services and Health Care, Mikkeli
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 25
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Sos SosSTYNN
- Annamaija Korhonen
Teacher in charge
Annamaija Korhonen
Groups
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S1516KA
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S1516SN
Objective
You know the origins and ways of prevention of crime. You show your know-how in the Finnish criminal sanctions system and you are able to describe the main characteristics of criminal procedure. You are able to reflect your relationship with the clients with criminal background and you have abilities to work with them. You know the work methods influencing recidivism. You have competence in guidance and rehabilitative work with clients and their relatives.
Content
What are common theories explaining crimes? What is meant by crime prevention policy? What is the Finnish criminal sanctions system like? What is included in the rehabilitation work of penal institutions? What are the principles, forms and functions of community sanction work? How are the principles of citizen-oriented work fulfilled in criminal work?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, good (3)
a) use professional vocabulary systematically. b) look for information in the key information sources of the field. e) use the key models and methods of the professional field. g) justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.
Qualifications
No prerequisites