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Mediation in Criminal and Civil Cases, with a Conciliatory ApproachLaajuus (4 cr)

Study unit code: TO00CB71

Credits

4 op

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- explain the role of mediation in criminal justice systems
- define the background theory of restorative justice and its values and main principles
- define the roles of voluntary and professional mediators in mediation activities
- apply a mediation approach in their professional activities and evaluate the possibilities of resolving various conflicts
- identify and compare the questions that arise from specific issues in criminal and civil cases mediation
- outline Street mediation and its connection to criminal and civil mediation

Enrollment

20.05.2024 - 24.11.2024

Timing

01.06.2024 - 30.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual proportion

3 op

Mode of delivery

25 % Contact teaching, 75 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 600

Degree programmes
  • Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOS2), Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat
Teachers
  • Lea Virta
  • Janika Lindström
  • Niklas Leppä
  • Katariina Husman
Teacher in charge

Janika Lindström

Groups
  • TOS223SY
    Täydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S23, Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat
  • TOS224SY
    Täydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S24, Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- explain the role of mediation in criminal justice systems
- define the background theory of restorative justice and its values and main principles
- define the roles of voluntary and professional mediators in mediation activities
- apply a mediation approach in their professional activities and evaluate the possibilities of resolving various conflicts
- identify and compare the questions that arise from specific issues in criminal and civil cases mediation
- outline Street mediation and its connection to criminal and civil mediation

Teaching methods

Implementation plan available in Finnish.

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

29.02.2024 - 19.05.2024

Timing

11.03.2024 - 30.06.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Virtual proportion

3 op

Mode of delivery

25 % Contact teaching, 75 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea university of applied sciences

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 500

Degree programmes
  • Laurea täydentävä osaaminen, amk-tutkinto (TOS2), Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat
Teachers
  • Janika Lindström
  • Niklas Leppä
  • Katariina Husman
Teacher in charge

Janika Lindström

Scheduling groups
  • Koskee vain Avoimen AMK:n asiakkaita, älä ilmoittaudu tähän pienryhmään (Size: 100. Open UAS: 100.)
Groups
  • TOS223SY
    Täydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), S23, Terveys- ja hyvinvointialat
Small groups
  • This only applies to customers of the open university of applied sciences

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- explain the role of mediation in criminal justice systems
- define the background theory of restorative justice and its values and main principles
- define the roles of voluntary and professional mediators in mediation activities
- apply a mediation approach in their professional activities and evaluate the possibilities of resolving various conflicts
- identify and compare the questions that arise from specific issues in criminal and civil cases mediation
- outline Street mediation and its connection to criminal and civil mediation

Content and scheduling

Mediation of criminal and civil cases in Finland
Special issues in criminal and civil mediation and research and development perspectives
Youth mediation and Street mediation in criminal and civil mediation
Legislation, research, surveys, and guidance materials related to mediation

Grading scale

H-5