Course Title: Respond to individuals who disclose sexual violence
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: VE 2022
Class Number: All
Class Section: All
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Course Code: HWSS8151C
Course Title: Respond to individuals who disclose sexual violence
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C0052 - Course in Recognising and Responding to Sexual Violence
Course Contact: Kim Monaghan
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 2143
Course Contact Email: kim.monaghan@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 70
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
NAT10994001 Develop and apply knowledge of the impacts of sexual violence
Course Description
This course describes the skills and knowledge required to respond to the needs and preferences of victim/survivors who have experienced sexual violence.
This course develops workers’ ability to apply culturally safe, trauma-informed care and practices to facilitate and respond to disclosures of sexual violence. It also requires workers to develop skills to take an intersectional approach to identify victim/survivors’ needs and preferences and support their access to specialist services.
This course applies to frontline health and community service workers and other workers providing services to adults and young people. These workers may not be specialised sexual violence practitioners.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
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NAT10994002 Respond to individuals who disclose sexual violence |
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1 Facilitate a safe environment |
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1.1. Create an accessible and safe environment to engage with victims/survivors |
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2. Establish needs and preferences |
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2.1. Work with victim/survivor to identify risks to safety and security and establish protective factors |
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3 Facilitate referrals for intervention and specialist support |
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3.1 Explain to victim/survivors the referral process and reasons for referral |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
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Details of Learning Activities
- Online, self-paced learning activities, including case study analyses, knowledge checks and reflection
- Videos, readings, and independent research to explore key concepts and student’s topics of interest
- Synchronous, online discussions of current issues
- Workshopping of knowledge-based and simulated assessment tasks
Teaching Schedule
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
- The Learning Lab: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
- The Study Support Hub: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
- English for university workshops: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include knowledge questions, case study analyses and a critical reflection task. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on Canvas.
Assessment Tasks
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace.
To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task. You will be permitted a maximum of 2 resubmits.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria and due dates.
For this course, assessment tasks are workshopped each week in class, with the teacher facilitating assessment work relevant to each week’s learning content. Peer and teacher feedback on work is ongoing throughout the course.
Assessment Task 1: Questions to demonstrate your knowledge of trauma-informed responses to victim/survivors who have or are experiencing sexual violence. Due date: Week 7
Assessment Task 2: Role plays with simulated clients to demonstrate your knowledge and skills to facilitate and respond to disclosure, including providing referrals. Due date: Weeks 7-9
Assessment Task 3: Critical reflection on practice during simulated assessment. Due date: Weeks 8-9
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required.
Other Information
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve online class-based discussion, and collaborative and simulated assessment work.
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled workshop sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Information about your studies:
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (e.g. applying for an extension of time): https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
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