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CRI206: Crime Science for Prediction : Profiling and Risk Assessment

Module Title	Crime Science for Prediction : Profiling and Risk Assessment
Module Code	CRI206
Module Tutor	Jane Monckton-Smith
School	Natural and Social Sciences
CAT Points	15
Level of Study	5
Pre-requisites	Before taking this module you must pass CRI101 or pass CRI105
Co-requisites	None
Restrictions	None
Brief Description	The focus for this module is crime science for prediction of crime, rather than detection of crime using methods at the crime scene or prosecution of crime in the criminal justice process as studied in CRI 105 and CRI 204. Students will be introduced to the scientific method in the social rather than the natural sciences, an approach which uses a similar scientific framework. We will look at the specific methods and approaches of ‘crime science’ used to predict characteristics in unknown offenders assess risk in dangerous offenders and predict or identify patterns of crime.
Indicative Syllabus	The lecture programme is divided into three areas for delivery: 1. Introduction to crime science 2. Prediction for detection 3. Prediction for prevention. Prediction for detection focuses on crime science used to predict the behaviours, characteristics or location of particular offenders; prediction for prevention focuses on the use of crime science in predicting and identifying crime or criminal patterns and also assessing risk in dangerous offenders or recidivists.
Learning Outcomes	i. Knowledge and Understanding On completion of the module students should be able to demonstrate: 1) An informed understanding of the complex nature of predicting crime and offender characteristics 2) An understanding of the way Geographical Information Systems work 3) Appreciation of the importance of risk assessment and management in contemporary crime control 4) Critical awareness of research findings in relation to predicting crime patterns and assessing risk in offenders and environments ii. Skills By the end of the module, students should be able to: 1) Critically reflect upon the ways in which we seek to predict crime patterns and offending behaviours 2) Demonstrate a basic understanding in using GIS 3) Demonstrate a critical awareness of the limitations of both geographic and psychological profiling and risk assessment and management strategies 4) Present a coherent and objective argument using gathered data
Learning and Teaching Activities	Staff/student contact: 16% Student private study 84% Methods include: lectures, practical skills session
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide)	001: 50% Coursework: Standard: 2000 words or equivalent 002: 50% Written Exam: End of year, unseen, closed book: 2.00 hours
Special Assessment Requirements	None
Indicative Resources	The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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