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CRI-40046 - Module Specification
School of Social, Political and Global Studies
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

For academic year: 2023/24 Last Updated: 13 February 2024

CRI-40046 - Identifying Survivors and Restoring Lives
Coordinator: Bela Arora Room: N/A
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 7
Credits: 30
Study Hours: 300
School Office:

Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2023/24

You will be introduced to case studies from across the world on strategies used to rescue survivors and restore lives. You will gain an in-depth understanding of the barriers an individual may face in extricating themselves from an exploitative situation. You will also explore how wider economic, environmental and societal dynamics may exacerbate the situation and shape choices. The module will draw on expertise and insights from leading anti-slavery charities.

Aims
The module will explore how charities and law enforcement work together to identify victims of modern slavery, human trafficking and exploitation, and bring them to safety. The module will explore models of after-care that are aimed to restore the lives of survivors.

Intended Learning Outcomes

critically appraise models of survivor aftercare: 1
critically reflect on the reasons why an individual may remain in an exploitative situation: 1,2
assess and synthesise the most current research and advanced scholarship on the subject matter, from across the disciplines: 1
systematically appraise the complexities of preventing re-exploitation: 1,2

Study hours

30 hours class based learning
40 hours preparation for tutorials
230 hours preparation for assessments

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Essay weighted 80%
3000 word essay
A 3000 essay. Students will select a topic from 4 options.

2: Oral Presentation weighted 20%
15 minute presentation
A critical appraisal of complexities of preventing re-exploitation

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 13 February 2024