Module Details

Module Code: YTWK B8004
Full Title: Law and Policy of Youth Work
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Aoife Watters
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: no description provided
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Discuss the relationship between the policy context of youth work and the legal framework applicable to youth work
MLO2 Interpret the specific application of child protection policies and legislation to the delivery of youth services
MLO3 Examine the application of appropriate standards in the delivery of youth work
MLO4 Analyze the statutory and other structures that apply in the protection of children's rights and when a child and young person comes into contact with the criminal justice system
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
The Policy Context of Youth Work
The Youth Work Act 2001. The National Youth Strategy 2015- 2020. Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures: the National Policy Framework for children and young people 2014-2020. Review of the Youth Work Act 2001.
The 'rights' of children and young persons
The legal definition of a 'child' and a 'young person'. The Constitutional position of the 'Child'. The rights of children and young persons under Irish law and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. The Education Welfare Act 2000.
Child Protection and the Youth Work Sector
Children First Act 2015 and it's application to youth work. Code of Good Practice for the Youth Work Sector. National Vetting Bureau (Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults) Acts 2012- 2016. Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions and Certain Disclosures) Act 2016.
The rights of children who come into contact with the justice system
The legal implications and importance of having a separate juvenile justice system as per the Children Act 2001, as amended. Court proceedings and alternative ways of dealing with children who commit crimes. The Irish Youth Justice Service, youth crime policy and law. The National Youth Justice Strategy 2015-2020.
The 'Youth Worker' and 'Professionalism'
Youth work as being educational and elective, structured and systematic. National Quality Standards Framework for Youth Work. Confidentiality, consent, accountability and protected disclosures. The Youth Worker as an advocate of the rights and interests of young people.
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work50.00%
Final Examination50.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students will be required to analyse and apply the law to an area of relevance to their studies.
No Project
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination

Part-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students will be required to analyse and apply the law to an area of relevance to their studies.
No Project
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 40
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
n/a
Reassessment Requirement
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Online (non-contact) Non Contact Moodle Discussion Forum/ Independent study Every Week 3.00 3
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Deborah Lynch and Kenneth Burns. (2013), Children's rights and child protection : critical times, critical issues in Ireland, Manchester University Press.
  • Ursula Kilkelly. (2008), Children's rights in Ireland : law, policy and practice, Tottel, Dublin.
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Department of Children and Youth Affairs. (2017), Children First Guidance.
  • Department of Children and Youth Affairs. (2014), Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures: the National Policy Framework for children and young people 2014-2020.
  • Department of Children and Youth Affairs. (2003), Code of Good Practice: Child Protection for the Youth Work Sector.
  • Department of Children and Youth Affairs. (2011), National Quality Standards Framework for Youth Work.
Other Resources