What you will study
There are two ways to start a qualification. You can begin your studies at Stage 1, or, if you haven’t studied for a long time, you can get started by studying an Access module as an additional preparatory stage of your chosen qualification. We know from experience that students who have completed an Access module do better in their subsequent modules, so it could be the vital first step you take to help you succeed in your future studies.
To find out the recommended Access module for this pathway, choose your country in the Fees section below.
Stage 1
At Stage 1, you’ll learn about two potentially conflicting goals in youth justice: supporting children and young people who are ‘in trouble’ while, at the same time, addressing their troublesome behaviour.
In Foundations for effective practice in youth justice (K115)Foundations for effective practice in youth justice::Work in the area of youth justice is different from most work in social care in that it spans two potentially conflicting goals – to support children and young people who are ‘in trouble’ while, at the same time, addressing their troublesome behaviour. This key introductory Level 1 course will equip you with the knowledge, skills and insights that make up the foundations of effective practice in the field of youth justice. Whether you’re working (or you intend to work) as a volunteer or professional, you’ll be able to apply your learning directly, and to improve your practice and that of your agency or team.undergraduate.qualification.pathways.X17-1,module,K115,,1 you’ll learn about the youth justice system in England and Wales and explore how to prevent children and young people from offending and re-offending.
Next, in Working with children and young people in trouble (K116)Working with children and young people in trouble::Working with children and young people within the youth justice system is both highly demanding and potentially very rewarding. To do this effectively and humanely you will require both a wide range of professional competencies and an ability to critically reflect on your practice. This course is designed to equip you with the basic practical skills necessary to support the needs of children and young people and address their troublesome behaviour.undergraduate.qualification.pathways.X17-1,module,K116,,1 you’ll explore in practice situations how to balance the care needs of children and young people who offend with the need to control their behaviour. You’ll learn how to develop supportive and respectful relationships with children, young people and their families, as the basis for effective practice in youth justice.
On completing Stage 1 you will understand the importance of appropriate interventions to support the victims of crime, and promote the safety and security of children and young people.
Stage 2
Stage 2 develops the knowledge and skills you acquired in Stage 1, focusing on the overarching principles and understanding needed to be an effective practitioner in this field.
You’ll learn about comparative youth justice and explore the relationship between theory and research, and how they impact on practice in the module Youth justice: theory, research and practice (K209)Youth justice: theory, research and practice::This course is primarily designed for people working in youth justice and focuses on the overarching knowledge required to be an effective practitioner in this field. It explores the relationship between theory and practice, and how both of these impact on youth justice practice.undergraduate.qualification.pathways.X17-1,module,K209,,1 (60 credits). This will build on your underpinning knowledge of issues like the assessment of young people and intervention design.
This stage also comprises Effective practice in youth justice (K208)Effective practice in youth justice::If you’re working in the area of youth justice, this course enables you to gain the knowledge and skills needed to work effectively in Youth Offending Teams (YOTs). Based on a reflective approach to work-based learning, its focus is squarely on developing insightful, well-informed and ethically grounded practice. You’ll also build on your key and generic learning skills, and develop your capacity as a pro-active, self-directed learner.undergraduate.qualification.pathways.X17-1,module,K208,,1 (60 credits) where you will be learning in practice, helping you compare and critically assess the appropriateness of different approaches to preventing offending and re-offending. You’ll examine the principles of evidence-based practice, and gain insight into how they should be applied to youth justice.
The teaching materials for Stages 1 and 2 were developed in collaboration with the Youth Justice Board for England and Wales (YJB), and will equip youth justice workers and volunteers with the knowledge and skills to further their careers in the youth justice system. They include The Professional Certificate of Effective Practice (PCEP) recognised by the YJB and Skillsmark.
Modules quoted in qualification descriptions are those that are currently available for study. As the
structure of our qualifications is reviewed on a regular basis, the University is unable to guarantee that
the same selection of modules will continue to be available in future years.
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