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Crime & Justice


What is the nature of crime?  And, how do we perceive justice?  In this module, you’ll critically examine a range of theoretical approaches to these much-debated subjects, including social, economic and political contexts and their explanations. You’ll develop your awareness of the diversity of experience of crime and the criminal justice system – focusing on crime among youth in particular.

What does the module cover?

Gain an understanding of the theoretical perspectives which offer explanations of criminal behaviour and identities, and the range of policy and community responses to crime and criminals.  Explore your own understanding and experiences of crime and how they may affect your attitude to those defined as criminal offenders.  Develop insights into the tensions between care and control which inform policy and the criminal justice system.  Learn about the possible sources of support which could be offered to victims of crime and evaluate their effectiveness.

More Information


Module Code:

IS3403

Key topics include:


•    Theoretical approaches to crime and criminals
•    Care and control: policy responses to crime and criminals, including community safety, restorative justice, and imprisonment
•    The diversity of crimes and criminals
•    Youth and crime
•    Race and the criminal justice system

Pre-requisites

None

Number of credits & study time
20 credits / 200 hours

Assessment


As your summative assessment for this module, you’ll need to successfully complete a Reflective Essay (2,500 words), plus an Evaluation Report (1,500-2000 words), each counting towards 50% of your final grade.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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