Former Magistrate’s Court Education Programs

This significant heritage building offers students an engaging and revealing insight into past and contemporary legal process.

The Magistrate’s Court was built between 1911 and 1913 from all-Australian materials including Moorabool stone and Batesford limestone, it was operational until 1994. The court ran in conjunction with the rest of the Justice Precinct, including the Russell Street Victoria Police Headquarters (across the road) and the City Watch House (next door). The court was connected to the Watch House by a passageway, which aided in transportation of criminals for hearings. Many of Victoria’s most notorious criminals came to the courts for committal and bail hearings, including people like Squizzy Taylor, Julian Knight and Chopper Read.  

The court sits on the same site as the first Supreme Court in Melbourne (c.1842-1884), which saw such famed trials as Ned Kelly’s 1880 murder trial (which resulted in his execution at the Old Melbourne Gaol) and the 1855 trial of the 13 miners from the Eureka Stockade.  

Learn through re-enacting an authentic trial and taking the roles of prosecutor, defence counsel, judge, offender, jury, witnesses and public gallery members. All sessions are run by trained facilitators utilising audio-visual technologies and scripts based on real-life trials.  

The Trial of Ned Kelly - Levels 5 and up

Students will engage with curricula outcomes through an immersive and interactive Court Room Drama, which allows students the chance to see how a court trial worked in the 1800s, in a real court room.   

The infamous trial of bushranger Ned Kelly will be reenacted with a script created using the original court transcripts, costumes and props. The trial took place from the 19th to the 28th of October 1880, presided over by Judge Redmond Barry. Ned was charged with the murder of Constables Lonigan and Scanlan and was found guilty of Lonigan’s murder. During the recreation, students are tasked with thinking about the overarching inquiry question: 

Was Ned Kelly’s trial for the murder of Constable Lonigan fair? 

This program aligns with History, Civics and Citizenship and Drama as well as Ethical Capabilities. 

Curriculum links for Levels 5 & 6
Subject Strand Sub-strand Outcomes Students will… 
Civics and Citizenship Laws and Citizens Explain how and why laws are enforced and describe the roles and responsibilities of key personnel in law enforcement, and in the legal system (VCCCL013) Learn about the historical process of law enforcement and punishment for murder, including capital punishment.  
History Historical Concepts and Skills Historical Sources as Evidence Describe perspectives and identify ideas, beliefs and values of people and groups in the past (VCHHC084) Read about both the prosecution and defense, learning their motives and values.  
Cause and Effect Explain the causes of significant events that shaped the Australian colonies, contributed to Australian Federation and the effects of these on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and migrants (VCHHC086) Learn about what led to Ned Kelly’s trial and why he was so popular to the public – as seen by the tens-of-thousands of people that protested his execution and signed petitions to the same effect.  
Historical Knowledge The Australian Colonies The nature of convict or colonial presence, including the factors that influenced changing patterns of development, how the environment changed, and aspects of the daily life of the inhabitants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (VCHHK089) Hear stories of police cruelty towards Irish people such as the Kelly family, and the resounding poverty that many lived in, that some people attest is the reason Ned Kelly became a bushranger.  
The role that a significant individual or group played in shaping and changing a colony (VCHHK092) Surmise why Ned Kelly remains a recognised figure in modern Australia and a symbol to many for standing up for rights.  
Ethical capabilities Decision Making and Actions Explore the significance of ‘means versus ends’ by considering two ways to act when presented with a problem: one that privileges means and one ends (VCECD012) Discuss the means that the Kelly gang used (violence, murder) to stand up for their rights against the police force.  
Understanding Concepts Explore the contested meaning of concepts including freedom, justice, and rights and responsibilities, and the extent they are and should be valued by different individuals and groups (VCECU014) Explore why it is important to follow the law, who is affected when the law is broken, and what responsibility Australians have to ensure that law is enforced.  
Understanding Concepts Investigate the connections and distinctions between and the relative value of concepts including fairness and equality, and respect and tolerance (VCECU019) Explore the concepts of fairness and equality that must be upheld in criminal court trials, and what could happen because of an unfair trial.   
Drama Present and Perform Perform devised and scripted drama that develops narrative and uses performance styles and design elements to engage an audience (VCADRP031) Use a script to dramatically reenact a court trial, using props, costumes, cues, character description and stage directions. 
Curriculum links for Levels 7 & 8
Subject Strand Sub-strand Outcomes Students will… 
Civics and Citizenship Laws and Citizens Explain how Australia’s legal system aims to provide justice, including through the rule of law, presumption of innocence, burden of proof, right to a fair trial and right to legal representation (VCCCL022) Witness what a court trial in Victoria looked like in the 1800s, who was involved and how justice was (or wasn’t) served. 
History Historical Concepts and Skills Historical Sources as Evidence Analyse and corroborate sources and ask questions about their accuracy, usefulness and reliability (VCHHC099) Listen to the accounts of witnesses in the trial of Ned Kelly and assess their usefulness in proving innocence or guilt.  
Analyse the different perspectives of people in the past (VCHHC100) Read about both the prosecution and defense, learning their motives and values. 
Ethical capabilities Understanding Concepts Explore the contested meaning of concepts including freedom, justice, and rights and responsibilities, and the extent they are and should be valued by different individuals and groups (VCECU014) Explore why it is important to follow the law, who is affected when the law is broken, and what responsibility Australians have to ensure that law is enforced.  
Drama Present and Perform Perform devised and scripted drama using a range of performance styles, maintaining commitment to role and applying stagecraft (VCADRP037) Use a script to dramatically reenact a court trial, using props, costumes, cues, character descriptions and stage directions. 
Curriculum links for Levels 9 & 10
Subject Strand Sub-strand Outcomes Students will… 
Civics and Citizenship Laws and Citizens Describe the key features of Australia’s court system, including jurisdictions and how courts apply and interpret the law, resolve disputes and make law through judgments, and describe the role of the High Court in interpreting the Constitution (VCCCL033) Explore how laws are discussed within a court room, and what the sanctions for those laws were historically. 
Discuss the key principles of Australia’s justice system, including equality before the law, independent judiciary, and right of appeal (VCCCL034) Question the fairness of a trial by judging the proceedings, the judge, the jury, and the context presented. 
History Historical Concepts and Skills Historical Sources as Evidence Analyse and corroborate sources and evaluate their accuracy, usefulness and reliability (VCHHC123) Listen to the accounts of witnesses in the trial of Ned Kelly and assess their usefulness in proving innocence or guilt. 
Analyse the different perspectives of people in the past and evaluate how these perspectives are influenced by significant events, ideas, location, beliefs and values (VCHHC124) Read about the people in the court room such as the defendant, the judge, the prosecution and defense, learning their motives and values, and assessing the reason for these values. 
Cause and Effect Analyse the long term causes, short term triggers and the intended and unintended effects of significant events and developments (VCHHC127) Discuss the different causes for the Kelly Gang’s actions and debate whether those causes nullify the actions taken. 
Ethical capabilities Understanding Concepts Investigate the connections and distinctions between and the relative value of concepts including fairness and equality, and respect and tolerance (VCECU019) Explore the concepts of fairness and equality that must be upheld in criminal court trials, and what could happen because of an unfair trial.   
Drama Present and Perform Perform devised and scripted drama making deliberate artistic choices and shaping design elements to unify dramatic meaning for an audience (VCADRP044) Use a script to dramatically reenact a court trial, using props, costumes, cues, character description and stage directions. 
Curriculum links for VCE Legal Studies
Subject Area of Study Key Knowledge and Skills Students will… 
Legal Studies Legal Foundations The role of individuals, laws and the legal system in achieving social cohesion and protecting the rights of individuals Learn what the roles of different people in a court room are including the judge, the defense, the prosecution, the public and the jury.  
The principles of justice: fairness, equality and access. Explore what fairness means and how it can be different for different people.  
Define key legal terminology Use key legal terminology in the context of a court trial.  
The presumption of innocence The purposes of criminal law Explore why certain laws exist and who they aim to protect 
Sanctions Institutions that enforce criminal law, such as the police and delegated bodies Learn how the police are involved in court cases.  
The principles of justice: fairness, equality and access. Explore what fairness means and how it can be different for different people.  
The purposes of sanctions: punishment, deterrence, denunciation, protection and rehabilitation Learn what different witnesses as well as the defence and prosecution hope to get out of the sanction given (rehabilitation, protection, or deterrence).  
Factors considered by judges in sentencing Become the judge and consider what different factors could be at play in the sentencing of the defendant.  
Define and use legal terminology Use key legal terminology in the context of a court trial. 
The Victorian Criminal Justice System  The principles of justice: fairness, equality and access. Explore what fairness means and how it can be different for different people.  
The rights of an accused, including the right to be tried without unreasonable delay, the right to a fair hearing, and the right to trial by jury Understand what rights the accused has and consider whether those rights were upheld.  
The responsibilities of key personnel in a criminal trial, including the judge, jury, parties and legal practitioners Understand the different personnel needed in a criminal trial such as the judge, witnesses, defence and prosecution.  
The purposes of sanctions: rehabilitation, punishment, deterrence, denunciation and protection Learn what different witnesses as well as the defence and prosecution hope to get out of the sanction given, evaluate what kind of sanction would be effective in this case (rehabilitation, protection, or deterrence).  
Fines, community corrections orders and imprisonment, and their specific purposes Explore the different sanctions that the defendant could receive, considering the crime committed, mitigating factors, his age and the evidence presented.  
Factors considered in sentencing, including aggravating factors, mitigating factors, guilty pleas and victim impact statements Become the judge and consider what different factors could be at play in the sentencing of the defendant.  

Further Program Details

Available:Monday to Friday during school terms
Duration:1.25 hours.
Numbers:15-30 students
Resources:Social script for parents and teachers of students on the autism spectrum.

Teachers will receive a detailed resource pack that includes suggested pre- and post-visit activities, as well as a character list for casting roles upon booking.
Cost:$12 per student
Safety:Click here to access the Old Melbourne Gaol Task Risk Assessment document.
BookingsOnline booking form

Email: bookings@nattust.com.au

Phone: (03)9656 9889

Culpable Driving - Levels 9 to VCE

This Court Room Drama depicts a recent-historic sentencing hearing of Kim Tran, who has pleaded guilting to a count of Culpable Driving causing death. Students will do a cold read of the court case inside the Former Magistrate’s Court of Melbourne, playing the different roles of people involved, including the defendant, the prosecution council, the defense council, the Judge, and others. Students will learn of the responsibilities and dangers associated with driving, and will see what could happen in a split second. The program engages students with a complex legal scenario that is highly relevant, requires the logical analysis of evidence, an introduction to legal procedures and thinking about argument, motives, ethics and social values. 

The case presented is based on a real case, however, the names and some details have been changed to protect the identities of those involved.  

This program was supported by the Campbell Edwards Trust, the Victoria Law Foundation and the Commonwealth Government NTPP funding program. 

This program aligns with Health and Physical Education, Civics and Citizenship and Drama as well as Ethical Capabilities. 

Curriculum links for Levels 9 & 10
Subject Strand Sub-strand Outcomes Students will… 
Civics and Citizenship Laws and Citizens Describe the key features of Australia’s court system, including jurisdictions and how courts apply and interpret the law, resolve disputes and make law through judgments, and describe the role of the High Court in interpreting the Constitution (VCCCL033) Explore how several laws are discussed within a court room, how they are enacted, and what the sanctions for breaking those laws are.  
Discuss the key principles of Australia’s justice system, including equality before the law, independent judiciary, and right of appeal (VCCCL034) Compare the case they are reenacting to other similar cases, using critical thinking to determine the appropriate sanction for different crimes.  
Health and Physical Education Personal, Social and Community Health Being Healthy, Safe and Active Examine the impact of changes and transitions on relationships (VCHPEP143) Witness the changes that can occur when the death of a friend occurs, including the isolation that one feels.  
Identify and critique the accessibility and effectiveness of support services based in the community that impact on the ability to make healthy and safe choices (VCHPEP145) Be given options of help available in the Melbourne area and how someone can access this help should they feel unsafe or pressured in friendships.  
Ethical capabilities Understanding Concepts Investigate the connections and distinctions between and the relative value of concepts including fairness and equality, and respect and tolerance (VCECU019) Explore why the concepts of respect, fairness and equality are important in all healthy relationships.  
Distinguish between the ethical and non-ethical dimensions of complex issues, including the distinction between ethical and legal issues (VCECU021) Discuss the difference between people’s legal obligations in the case, and the ethical obligations such as being there for your friends to support them, and standing up to peer pressure.  
Decision Making and Actions Discuss issues raised by thinking about consequences and duties, in approaches to decision-making and action, and arguments for and against these approaches (VCECD022) Explore and witness the consequences of making poor choices when operating a vehicle, including both the legal and social consequences.  
Drama Present and Perform Perform devised and scripted drama making deliberate artistic choices and shaping design elements to unify dramatic meaning for an audience (VCADRP044) Use a script to dramatically reenact a court trial, using props, costumes, cues, character description and stage directions. 
Curriculum links for VCE Legal Studies and Sociology
Subject Area of Study Key Knowledge and Skills Students will… 
Legal Studies Legal Foundations The role of individuals, laws and the legal system in achieving social cohesion and protecting the rights of individuals Learn what the roles of different people in a court room are including the judge, the defence, the prosecution, the public and the jury.  
The principles of justice: fairness, equality and access. Explore what fairness means and how it can be different for different people.  
Define key legal terminology Use key legal terminology in the context of a court trial.  
The presumption of innocence The purposes of criminal law Explore why certain laws exist and who they aim to protect. 
Sanctions Institutions that enforce criminal law, such as the police and delegated bodies Learn how the police are involved in cases such as the one being portrayed.  
The principles of justice: fairness, equality and access. Explore what fairness means and how it can be different for different people.  
The purposes of sanctions: punishment, deterrence, denunciation, protection and rehabilitation Learn what different witnesses as well as the defence and prosecution hope to get out of the sanction given, evaluate what kind of sanction would be effective in this case (rehabilitation, protection, or deterrence).  
Types of sanctions such as fines, community correction orders and imprisonment Explore the different sanctions that the defendant could receive, considering the crime committed, mitigating factors, his age and the evidence presented.  
Factors considered by judges in sentencing Become the judge and consider what different factors could be at play in the sentencing of the defendant.  
Define and use legal terminology Use key legal terminology in the context of a court trial. 
The Victorian Criminal Justice System  The principles of justice: fairness, equality and access. Explore what fairness means and how it can be different for different people.  
The rights of an accused, including the right to be tried without unreasonable delay, the right to a fair hearing, and the right to trial by jury Understand what rights the accused has, and see those rights upheld.  
The rights of victims, including the right to give evidence as a vulnerable witness, the right to be informed about the proceedings, and the right to be informed of the likely release date of the accused Witness a victim impact statement and the effect it has on the trial. 
The responsibilities of key personnel in a criminal trial, including the judge, jury, parties and legal practitioners Understand the different personnel needed in a sentencing hearing such as the judge, witnesses, defence and prosecution.  
The purposes of sanctions: rehabilitation, punishment, deterrence, denunciation and protection Learn what dif ferent witnesses as well as the defence and prosecution hope to get out of the sanction given, evaluate what kind of sanction would be effective in this case (rehabilitation, protection, or deterrence).  
Fines, community corrections orders and imprisonment, and their specific purposes Explore the different sanctions that the defendant could receive, considering the crime committed, mitigating factors, his age and the evidence presented.  
Factors considered in sentencing, including aggravating factors, mitigating factors, guilty pleas and victim impact statements Become the judge and consider what different factors could be at play in the sentencing of the defendant.  
Sociology Deviance A range of factors that lead people to commit crimes, including poverty, addiction, abuse, and rebellion Whilst completing the pre and post visit activities, students will discover many reasons why people may break road rules.   
Crime and Punishment The sociological concept of punishment, including the rationale and aims of punishment: retribution, deterrence, rehabilitation and societal protection Discuss and make a decision as to the appropriate sentence for the defendant, taking into account all of the circumstances presented in the case, and providing a goal for said sentence – punishment, rehabilitation, deterrence, protection etc. 

Further Program Details

Available:Monday to Friday during school terms
Duration:1.25 hours.
Numbers:15-30 students
Resources:Social script for parents and teachers of students on the autism spectrum.

Teachers will receive a detailed resource pack that includes suggested pre- and post-visit activities, as well as a character list for casting roles upon booking.
Cost:$12 per student
Safety:Click here to access the Old Melbourne Gaol Task Risk Assessment document.
BookingsOnline booking form

Email: bookings@nattust.com.au

Phone: (03)9656 9889

Respect Me - Levels 7 to VCE

The newly updated Respect Me Court Room Drama presents an example of a recent historical trial centering on the character of Jacob Doyle. Jacob is prosecuted for sexting and distributing child abuse material. Students reenact this trial using scripts to portray the different figures within the court room such as the judge, the jury, the defense, and the prosecution. After the trial, students are given the chance to discuss the ethical and legal considerations of a case like this and decide what the appropriate sanction for such a case would be. Students are urged to present their views on the crime portrayed and how these affect young people in a negative way – they will consider the factors at play such as the impact on both the victim and the defendant. Students will discuss what the purpose of sanctioning a teenager in this position would be: punishment? Rehabilitation? Revenge? To set an example? 

Respect Me was developed by the National Trust of Victoria in partnership with the Gippsland Legal Service. 

This program aligns with Health and Physical Education, Civics and Citizenship, and Drama as well as Ethical, and Personal and Social Capabilities.  

Curriculum links for Levels 7 & 8
Subject Strand Sub-strand Outcomes Students will… 
Civics and Citizenship Laws and Citizens Explain how Australia’s legal system aims to provide justice, including through the rule of law, presumption of innocence, burden of proof, right to a fair trial and right to legal representation (VCCCL022) Witness what a court trial in Victoria looks like, who is involved and how justice is (or isn’t) served. 
Health and Physical Education  Personal, Social and Community Health Being Healthy, Safe and Active Investigate and select strategies to promote health, safety and wellbeing (VCHPEP126) Assess and discuss the risks associated with the sharing of explicit pictures over the internet. Discuss skills such as refusal, communication and opinion that could be used to deny consent when someone feels unsafe. 
Communicating and Interacting for Health and Wellbeing Investigate the benefits of relationships and examine their impact on their own and others’ health and wellbeing (VCHPEP127) Discuss the effect of bullying and harassment online and how this influences young people. 
Ethical capabilities Understanding Concepts Explore the contested meaning of concepts including freedom, justice, and rights and responsibilities, and the extent they are and should be valued by different individuals and groups (VCECU014) Explore why it is important to follow the law, who is effected  when the law is broken,  and how every citizen has rights and responsibilities in regard to other people’s safety. 
Decision Making and Actions Explore the extent of ethical obligation and the implications for thinking about consequences and duties in decision-making and action (VCECD017) Learn what their obligations are when this kind of crime has been committed, to their friends, family and the law.  
Personal and Social Capability Self-Awareness and Management Development of Resilience Discuss the range of strategies that could be used to cope with difficult tasks or changing situations (VCPSCSE036) Discuss ways that people can deny consent and say no when they feel uncomfortable in a situation. Explore options of adults who can help in this situation.  
Social Awareness and Management Relationships and Diversity Recognise the impact of personal boundaries, intimacy, distribution of power and social and cultural norms and mores on the ways relationships are expressed (VCPSCSO040) Explore what could happen when boundaries are ignored and when a power imbalance causes someone to feel pressured to act in a certain way.  
Drama Present and Perform Perform devised and scripted drama using a range of performance styles, maintaining commitment to role and applying stagecraft (VCADRP037) Use a script to dramatically reenact a court trial, using props, costumes, cues, character description and stage directions. 
Curriculum links for Levels 9 & 10
Subject Strand Sub-strand Outcomes Students will… 
Civics and Citizenship Laws and Citizens Describe the key features of Australia’s court system, including jurisdictions and how courts apply and interpret the law, resolve disputes and make law through judgments, and describe the role of the High Court in interpreting the Constitution (VCCCL033) Explore how several laws are discussed within a court room, and what the sanctions for those laws are.  
Discuss the key principles of Australia’s justice system, including equality before the law, independent judiciary, and right of appeal (VCCCL034) Compare the case they are reenacting to historical cases of a similar nature to perceive how equality before the law has not always been assured.  
Health and Physical Education Personal, Social and Community Health Being Healthy, Safe and Active Examine the impact of changes and transitions on relationships (VCHPEP143) Witness the changes that can occur when trust is broken, and how this can effect someone’s life. Discuss skills such as refusal, communication and opinion that could be used to deny consent when someone feels unsafe. 
Identify and critique the accessibility and effectiveness of support services based in the community that impact on the ability to make healthy and safe choices (VCHPEP145) Be given options of help available in the Melbourne area and how someone can access this help should they feel unsafe or pressured in relationships or online. 
Communicating and Interacting for Health and Wellbeing Investigate how empathy and ethical decision-making contribute to respectful relationships (VCHPEP146) Recognise the difference between healthy and unhealthy interactions in relationships, with factors such as power imbalances considered.  
Ethical capabilities Understanding Concepts Investigate the connections and distinctions between and the relative value of concepts including fairness and equality, and respect and tolerance (VCECU019) Explore why the concepts of respect, fairness and equality are important in all healthy relationships.  
Distinguish between the ethical and non-ethical dimensions of complex issues, including the distinction between ethical and legal issues (VCECU021) Discuss the difference between people’s legal obligations in the case, and the ethical obligations such as standing up against bullying, and checking that the victim is okay.  
Decision Making and Actions Discuss issues raised by thinking about consequences and duties, in approaches to decision-making and action, and arguments for and against these approaches (VCECD022) Explore and witness the consequences of sharing explicit pictures with others – including the social and legal ramifications.  
Personal and Social Capability Social Awareness and Management Relationships and Diversity Investigate personal, social and cultural factors that influence the ability to experience positive and respectful relationships and explore the rights and responsibilities of individuals in relationships (VCPSCSO049) Explore how consent can be denied or revoked, and the responsibility of people in relationships to respect boundaries and communicate.  
Drama Present and Perform Perform devised and scripted drama making deliberate artistic choices and shaping design elements to unify dramatic meaning for an audience (VCADRP044) Use a script to dramatically reenact a court trial, using props, costumes, cues, character description and stage directions. 
Curriculum links for VCE Legal Studies and Sociology
Subject Area of Study Key Knowledge and Skills Students will… 
Legal Studies Legal Foundations The role of individuals, laws and the legal system in achieving social cohesion and protecting the rights of individuals Learn what the roles of different people in a court room are including the judge, the defence, the prosecution, the public and the jury.  
The principles of justice: fairness, equality and access. Explore what fairness means and how it can be different for different people.  
Define key legal terminology Use key legal terminology in the context of a court trial.  
The presumption of innocence The purposes of criminal law Explore why certain laws exist and who they aim to protect 
Sanctions Institutions that enforce criminal law, such as the police and delegated bodies Learn how the police are involved in cases such as the one being portrayed.  
The principles of justice: fairness, equality and access. Explore what fairness means and how it can be different for different people.  
The purposes of sanctions: punishment, deterrence, denunciation, protection and rehabilitation Learn what different witnesses as well as the defence and prosecution hope to get out of the sanction given, evaluate what kind of sanction would be effective in this case (rehabilitation, protection, or deterrence).  
Types of sanctions such as fines, community correction orders and imprisonment Explore the different sanctions that the defendant could receive, considering the crime committed, mitigating factors, his age and the evidence presented.  
Factors considered by judges in sentencing Become the judge and consider what different factors could be at play in the sentencing of the defendant.  
Define and use legal terminology Use key legal terminology in the context of a court trial. 
The Victorian Criminal Justice System  The principles of justice: fairness, equality and access. Explore what fairness means and how it can be different for different people.  
The rights of an accused, including the right to be tried without unreasonable delay, the right to a fair hearing, and the right to trial by jury Understand what rights the accused has, and see those rights upheld.  
The rights of victims, including the right to give evidence as a vulnerable witness, the right to be informed about the proceedings, and the right to be informed of the likely release date of the accused Witness a victim impact statement and the effect it has on the trial. 
The responsibilities of key personnel in a criminal trial, including the judge, jury, parties and legal practitioners Understand the different personnel needed in a sentencing hearing such as the judge, witnesses, defence and prosecution.  
The purposes of sanctions: rehabilitation, punishment, deterrence, denunciation and protection Learn what dif ferent witnesses as well as the defence and prosecution hope to get out of the sanction given, evaluate what kind of sanction would be effective in this case (rehabilitation, protection, or deterrence).  
Fines, community corrections orders and imprisonment, and their specific purposes Explore the different sanctions that the defendant could receive, considering the crime committed, mitigating factors, his age and the evidence presented.  
Factors considered in sentencing, including aggravating factors, mitigating factors, guilty pleas and victim impact statements Become the judge and consider what different factors could be at play in the sentencing of the defendant.  
Sociology Deviance A range of factors that lead people to commit crimes, including poverty, addiction, abuse, and rebellion Whilst completing the pre and post visit activities, students will discover the range of reasons women in the past have committed “crimes”.  
Deviance as a relative concept and the relationship between norms (social codes) and deviance Learn why women in the past have often been labelled as deviant due to the intense societal pressures they faced to behave in a certain way.  
Crime and Punishment The sociological concept of punishment, including the rationale and aims of punishment: retribution, deterrence, rehabilitation and societal protection Discuss and make a decision as to the appropriate sentence for the defendant, taking into account all of the circumstances presented in the case, and providing a goal for said sentence – punishment, rehabilitation, deterrence, protection etc. 

Further Program Details

Available:Monday to Friday during school terms
Duration:1.25 hours.
Numbers:15-30 students
Resources:Social script for parents and teachers of students on the autism spectrum.

Teachers will receive a detailed resource pack that includes suggested pre- and post-visit activities, as well as a character list for casting roles upon booking.
Cost:$12 per student
Safety:Click here to access the Old Melbourne Gaol Task Risk Assessment document.
BookingsOnline booking form

Email: bookings@nattust.com.au

Phone: (03)9656 9889

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