Yr.12 Legal Studies: Crime – Assess the effectiveness of alternative methods of sentencing

NSW Legal Studies syllabus HSC course

This learning activity is aligned to the syllabus ‘learn to’ statement:

· Assess the effectiveness of alternative methods of sentencing (diversionary programs)

The aim for this learning activity is to provide students with a deeper understanding of the course content through reference to either contemporary case studies, media events or amendments to legislation.

The learning activity allows students to examine the socio-economic benefits of alternative methods of sentence that includes a variety of diversionary programs:

· Youth on Track,

· Youth Koori Court,

· Circle Sentencing,

· Cannabis Cautioning Scheme,

· Restorative Justice,

· Magistrates Early Referral into Treatment

· Traffic Offenders Intervention Program

The activity requires students to read reference material and to complete a series of review-based questions.

This learning activity is also cross reference with syllabus outcomes as well as aligned to the relevant theme and challenge component.

The inclusion of contemporary media events, BOCSAR statistics and court cases is well suited to act as a supplement for student class notes.