Course Title: Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2017

Course Code: HWSS6070C

Course Title: Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence

School: 365T Global, Urban and Social Studies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5345 - Diploma of Community Services (Case Management)

Course Contact: Bronwyn Tanti

Course Contact Phone: 9925 9079

Course Contact Email: bronwyn.tanti@rmit.edu.au


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Nominal Hours: 50

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

 

This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to identify and respond to the needs of clients who may be experiencing domestic and family violence, including responding to immediate intervention and support needs

This unit applies to health and community service workers providing services according to established organisation procedures. These workers may not be specialised family violence workers.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence

Element:

1. Adopt work practices that support interactions with those affected by domestic and family violence

Performance Criteria:

1.1       Plan work practices to ensure maximum consideration is given to client and worker safety

1.2       Ensure work undertaken demonstrates consideration and understanding of the underpinning values and philosophies of domestic violence work and the nature of domestic violence, including its effects, its social, historical, political and economic context and its place in the criminal justice system

1.3       Participate in support processes to obtain professional feedback and to monitor occupational health and stress

1.4  Demonstrate in all work, understanding of the rights and responsibilities of the individual, the family, the community and society to minimise or prevent domestic violence

Element:

2. Identify client needs

Performance Criteria:

2.1       Use appropriate interpersonal skills that develop rapport and promote confidence, allowing accurate and relevant exchange of information

2.2       In all work, demonstrate sensitivity to client's specific needs and any cultural, family and individual differences

2.3       Conduct interviewsand interactions with clients in a safe environment and in a manner which allows the client to explore their issues/options

2.4       Explain rights and responsibilities of client and worker and promote throughout client contact as appropriate

2.5  In all work apply organisation standards and procedures and comply with legislative and statutory requirements

Element:

3. Respond to client needs

Performance Criteria:

3.1       Appropriate interpersonal skills are employed to ensure that the client's safety needs and other needs are accurately identified

3.2       Mechanisms are employed to ensure that all relevant client information is collected

3.3       Information is assessed for complexity, urgency and eligibility so that priorities for service delivery and safety can be identified

3.4       Any indications of nature of risk or threats to safety are analysed and responded to

3.5       Worker's and workplace's limitations in addressing and assessing client needs are identified and assistance is sought from appropriate persons to best meet the needs of the client and their family


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.


Details of Learning Activities

 

Classes where information is shared through talks and group discussions, and exercises are conducted to apply learning. Time in class is spent working on applied assessment tasks.


Teaching Schedule

Week 1: Introduction to the area of family and domestic violence
• Values and philosophies of domestic violence work
• Background information and the effects of domestic and family violence
• Current key issues affecting the area


Week 2: Supporting interactions
• Applying practices that support client and worker safety
• Self-care and accessing support processes for workers exposed to domestic and family violence
• Meeting organisational and complying with legislative and statutory requirements


Week 3: Identifying client needs
• Developing rapport and explaining rights and responsibilities, demonstrating sensitivity
• Assessing and prioritising needs based on their complexity, urgency and eligibility
• Dealing with immediate risks to safety and developing safety plans


Week 4: Developing intervention strategies
• Working with clients to prioritise physical and emotional safety
• Negotiating interventions provided by you, another colleague or services
• Making referrals, providing clients with services’ information and completing and checking case notes


Week 5: Assessment workshop, review and reflection
• Finalising assessments
• Course review
• Reflection on learning


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Learning Resources The University Library provides extensive services, facilities and study space as well as comprehensive collections of books, periodicals and other course related materials, such as DVD’s, magazines, slides, films etc. Computer laboratories with access to a wide range of desktop publishing software are also available. The library also has an expanding virtual collection of electronic resources and networks, including product data, e-books, electronic journals and newspapers, web based tutorials, online reference and document delivery services etc., all of which are accessible on campus, and off campus 24 hours per day. More information on library resources and services can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library

If you need additional support, visit RMIT’s Learning Lab, either in person or online: http://www.dlsweb.rmit.edu.au/lsu/

Equitable Learning Services (ELS) provides support and equal opportunities for students with a disability, long-term illness and/or mental health condition and primary carers of individuals with a disability.The link is : https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services


Overview of Assessment

 

This unit has three assessment tasks consisting of 1 individual, 1 group and 1 quiz.


Assessment Tasks

 

 

Assessment task 1: Identify the needs of clients, based on role-played scenarios

Assessment task 2: Develop intervention strategies and provide referrals for clients, based on scenarios.

Assessment task 3: Complete an online quiz in Blackboard to test your knowledge of and apply to short scenarios the key issues and concepts related to working with those who are experiencing domestic and family violence.

 

 

 


Assessment Matrix

 

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrix’s are available through program administration.

Other Information

 

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: rmit.edu.au/students

Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of implications of plagiarism.

Attendance
It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.

Applying for an Extension

Extension of time for assessment tasks may be granted where circumstances beyond your control prevent submission by the published due date. Speak with your teacher or course coordinator regarding applying for an extension.

Applying for Special Consideration

If you are seeking an extension of more than seven calendar days (from the original due date) you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form, preferably prior to, but no later than two working days after the official due date. Late applications will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances. For information about Special Consideration and how to apply, see:

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity means honesty and responsibility in scholarship through respecting the work of others whilst having the freedom to build new insights, new knowledge and ideas. RMIT University upholds the values of academic integrity as fundamental to the scholarship undertaken by all members of its community. Whenever you refer to another person’s research or ideas (either by directly quoting or paraphrasing them) you must acknowledge your source.

If you are even in doubt about how to properly cite a reference, consult your lecturer or the academic integrity website: http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity

The RMIT library provides tools to assist with your referencing http://www1.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing

Plagiarism and Collusion

Plagiarism and collusion constitute extremely serious academic misconduct, and are forms of cheating. You are reminded that cheating, whether by fabrication, falsification of data, or plagiarism, is an offence subject to University disciplinary procedures. Plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person as though it is your own. It is a form of cheating and is a very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. Plagiarised material can be drawn from, and presented in, written, graphic and visual form, including electronic data, and oral presentations. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately cited. Plagiarism is not acceptable.

Examples of plagiarism include:

  • Copying sentences or paragraphs word-for-word from one or more sources, whether published or unpublished, which could include but is not limited to books, journals, reports, theses, websites, conference papers, course notes, etc. without proper citation;
  • Closely paraphrasing sentences, paragraphs, ideas or themes without proper citation;
  • Piecing together text from one or more sources and adding only linking sentences;
  • Copying or submitting whole or parts of computer files without acknowledging their source;
  • Copying designs or works of art and submitting them as your original work;
  • Copying a whole or any part of another student's work; and
  • Submitting work as your own that someone else has done for you.
  • Enabling Plagiarism: the act of assisting or allowing another person to plagiarise or to copy your own work is also an offence.

For further information, please see the RMIT Plagiarism Policy –  http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=sg4yfqzod48g1 (unresolved) – and the RMIT Student Conduct Regulations – http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=r7a7an6qug93

Plagiarism Software

The originality verification software Turnitin may be used in this course. For details, see: http://www.turnitin.com

Complaints Procedure:

RMIT University is committed to providing a harmonious study and work environment for all students and staff. The University recognises your right to raise concerns about academic, administrative or support services without recrimination and has policies and procedures to assist in the resolution of complaints.

Most issues are resolved at the local level and you are encouraged to take steps to resolve your issue locally. The student complaint procedure details steps to take if your problem is not resolved or you believe the response you received is unreasonable.

Student Complaints Policy: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/studentcomplaintspolicy

Student complaints Procedure: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=i1lexipvjt22

Student Complaints Form: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/v4ujvmyojugxz.pdf

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