In this unit plain English writing skills, report writing, summarising complex information and other forms of competent written and oral communication will be taught and practiced.  Students will develop the communication skills necessary to work with a wide range of clients in the justice system and to communicate clearly and appropriately with colleagues.  A required skill is the ability to communicate with and interview clients for a range of purposes and outcomes under sensitive, emotionally charged and difficult circumstances.  In particular, practical skills will be taught and practiced to enable students to deal sensitively and appropriately with those who do not have English as a first language; indigenous clients; children and youth; and intellectually impaired individuals.