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Coward Punch - Philosophies of Criminal Justice
Lesson6 of 6 in this unit
SecondaryYear 9 - 10Humanities and Social SciencesCivics and CitizenshipSocialMental HealthPhysical HealthSocial Action
Lesson Summary
In this lesson, students will learn about the core philosophies underpinning the Australian justice system, including rates of re-offending. They will consider different viewpoints and develop statements that advocate for the interests of parties involved in criminal matters.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand the principles behind retributive and restorative justice
- understand the concept of recidivism and how it affects the Australian justice system
- understand the various purposes and functions of sentencing
Success criteria
Students can:
- outline factors that contribute to the rates of recidivism in Australia
- explain the reasons why sentences may be imposed and how these should be balanced in determining an appropriate sentence
- construct a persuasive argument that advocates for the interests of a particular party in a criminal matter
- connect theoretical philosophies of justice to the context of the coward punch
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