In each case, actual case studies are used to demonstrate the way in which the particular section of the Acts is put into practice. Students are made familiar with the coding and costing of rehabilitation service under the Acts. The emphasis throughout is on the use of actual case studies in order to point out good and bad case management and service provision under the legislations. None This unit examines goals, values and guiding principles and methodology of psychiatric rehabilitation and the application to the rehabilitation of persons with severe and persistent symptoms of mental illness. Current practice in rehabilitation is evaluated.
Students examine social attitudes to drug taking and theoretical approaches to addictive behaviour.
Community therapy programs and self-help groups are discussed. The aim is to provide students with a basic understanding of the major models for explaining and researching criminal behaviour. Students are familiarised with current penal philosophies and corrective programs for both adult and juvenile offenders. The history of attitudes and services is presented. The organic and social bases of developmental disability are examined.