The sociological and criminological causes of crime are introduced in this module and their implications considered in terms of police practice, crime prevention and criminal justice. Vulnerability and victimisation are critically assessed, and the social harms of crime identified. The module also considers those at risk of onset of offending (including volume crime, and links to serious and organised crime), and the potential impact of early interventions from police and other agencies, e.g. MAPPA. Offender management and rehabilitation practices, including those were police work in partnership with other agencies, are analysed. Similarly the social, cultural and economic factors that shape victimisation and vulnerability are considered, and their implications for policing responses assessed. Once those 'at risk' of offending and victimisation are identified in broad terms the module will consider crime prevention theories and strategies and different policing models that might promote prevention.
The importance of police engagement with communities - acting with legitimacy in accordance with principles of procedural justice - are critically reviewed in relation to conducting effective criminal investigation, gathering intelligence, and providing public reassurance.
CoP pre-join curriculum learning outcomes: CoP February 2023 curriculum v6.0 05/2023
Criminology and Crime Prevention: 4, 5, 7
Vulnerability and Risk: 1.1, 2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 4.9, 5, 7, 8, 8.4, 8.5, 9, 9.2, 10, 11, 12, 12.3, 13.1, 14.4
Public Protection: 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.3, 3.4a, 3.7, 4, 5, 6, 7, 7.1, 8
Criminal Justice: 9, 10
Response Policing: 8, 9
Policing Communities: 6, 7, 8, 9
Police Investigations: 6, 7
Victims and Witnesses: 1, 1.1, 2, 2.2, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 4, 4.2, 4.5, 5, 6, 7, 8, 8.5, 8.6, 8.8
Valuing Diversity and Inclusion: 1.2, 1.2a, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 4.1, 4.2, 4.5, 4.6, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.6, 5.8
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