NOTE- Only use simple language with good and accurate English, no tough words or hard synonyms please, no professional language. References should be 2013-2019 only, older than this are not acceptable. Required texts are compulsory to use Assignment Assessment 2: Individual Field Trip & Written Report (40%) THE MAGISTRATES/LOCAL COURT Students are required to visit a Magistrates/Local Court and submit a written report, which describes the main features of the Australian welfare system and analyses an actual case involving the application of welfare law. Based on your individual fieldwork activity, your written report will include: • Reviewing the role, structure, and purpose of the Children’s Court of Victoria • Explaining a case in relation to the relevant welfare law • Discussing the ethical considerations and • Detailing the process of dispute resolution • Word Count: 1200-1500 words Your written report should include at least 8 peer-reviewed (scholarly) journal articles in addition to required textbook references. Required Texts Kennedy, R., Richards, J.L. & Leiman, T. (2016). Integrating human service law, ethics and practice (4th ed.). Oxford University Press. Fitzroy Legal Service (2018). The Law Handbook. Fitzroy Legal Service, Melbourne The format of your report will be discussed in greater detail during tutorials. Do NOT utilise sources such as www.tutor2u.com and other such web materials as these in no way constitute academic references for the purpose of your assignments. If you rely on such sources for theoretical support, you will be deemed NOT to have met the requirements of the assessment Assessment Criteria Criteria Weight 100% HD Evaluate the Magistrates/Local Court 20% Discuss the ethical issues in the observed case 10% Identify the facts of the observed case 10% Illustrate the relevant law relating to the observed case 20% Appraise the legal arguments in the observed case 20% Assess the judgement of the observed case 20% TOTAL /40% Assessment Criteria for Report Criteria High Distinction 80% Evaluate the Magistrates/ Local Court --Assess the role, scope and purpose of the Children’s Court, as well as its layout, personnel and processes are comprehensively, detailed, and accurate, noting areas for improvement. Discuss the ethical issues in the observed case --All of the ethical issues are clearly and accurately detailed with reference to their consequences. Identify the facts of the observed case -- All of the facts are clearly and accurately detailed with reference to cases with similar facts. Appraise the legal arguments in the observed case --All the legal arguments are clearly and accurately detailed, and there is a synthesis with the relevant law. Assess the judgement in the observed case --The decision of the judge is accurately detailed with reference to any dissenting judgements or precedents. Read less