Crime and criminal behaviour are topics that fascinate many of us. Why people commit crime, how society should respond to crime and how can we prevent and minimise the harms associated with criminal behaviour are some of the issues you'll consider when you study criminology and justice at ECU. Your studies will encompass the whole system – from how laws are made, through to how police, courts and corrections deal with people who break these laws. You'll also examine the concept of justice, and what it means to different groups of people in the criminal justice system, and to society more broadly. Importantly, we start to prepare you for employment as soon as you start. This preparation culminates in amazing opportunities such as workplace practicums, involvement in industry-based projects and work integrated learning via our own Criminal Justice Review Project'. Our goal is to ensure that you're exposed to cutting-edge content and opportunities to help you decide how and where you want to contribute to the world of criminal justice.<br><br>Provides students with an understanding of the use and problems associated with alcohol, tobacco and other psychoactive drugs. Students investigate fundamental concepts about drug use and drug users, psychoactive drug use, the nature of addiction and dependency and behaviour change. Australian and international approaches to drug policy, intervention initiatives, alcohol and other drug counselling skills, and evidence-based approaches to reducing harm are also covered.