There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Throughout this module, you will explore complex social issues that influence both health and criminal justice systems, including social and economic inequalities; adverse childhood experiences; vulnerability to violence, especially gender-based violence in domestic settings; mental health crises; alcohol and other drug use and related harms such as HIV infection; dementia, and commercial sex work and exploitation. You will consider the multidimensional character of such issues, comparing public health and criminal justice theory and practice perspectives. Both criminal justice and health services use a range of interventions, legislation, policy, and strategic responses in response to these issues. You will explore and evaluate these, to develop a nuanced understanding of these approaches and their implications for practice, and health/justice involved populations. An overarching thematic focus on partnerships, embracing shared ground and acknowledging differing viewpoints will bring you and your students together as a learning community.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically explore the tensions between theory and practice relating to intersecting health and criminal justice issues.

LO2: Understand and critically assess current legislation, policy and strategic responses in healthcare and criminal justice contexts.

LO3: Compare the disciplinary perspectives and approaches of public health and criminology.

LO4: Critically analyse the impact of health and criminal justice interventions on individuals, families and professionals.

LO5: Discuss how structural inequalities shape individual’s interactions with public health and criminal justice organisations and the Human Rights implications for those who come into contact with one or both systems.