• This unit will focus on 'criminal justice system', an understanding of which is required prior to learning about forensic psychiatric systems within this section of 'forensic systems/services'.
  

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During completion of this unit on the 'criminal justice system' you will have the opportunity to:

• Investigate historical events, significant laws, and social issues in the development of systems and services influencing the delivery of health care for the offender population.
• Compare and contrast the mission and vision statements of criminal justice systems internationally and consider their impact on the delivery of health care services.
• Investigate forensic services available within the criminal justice system.
• Increase awareness to the legal terminology common to the criminal justice system.

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