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HH301: Criminal Justice

Module Title Criminal Justice
Module Code HH301
Module Tutor Gwen Chaney
School Institute of Education and Public Services
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 6
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description This module critically examines the range of theoretical explanation as to the causes of criminal behaviour, and evaluates both the policy response and current methods of intervention.
Indicative Syllabus Theoretical models of crime causation - neurobiological explanation, abnormal psychology, deviance theory, power analyses, discriminatory processes. The social and economic context of criminal behaviour and the policy responses to it including imprisonment and community sentencing. Methods of working with offenders including community service, reparation, group work, anger management.
Learning Outcomes i. Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of the module the students should be able to:
a) Critically evaluate the range of theoretical perspectives that offer explanations about criminal occurrence;
b) Critically analyse the nature of the relationship between crime and social change;
c) Critically review the range of policy and professional responses to crime;
d) Critique the operation and effectiveness of the current criminal justice and penal system;
e) Critically analyse criminal law and its relationship to social policy.



ii. Skills
On successful completion of the module the students should be able to:
a) Select methods of working with those convicted of criminal offences;
b) Evaluate.
Learning and Teaching Activities Staff student contact circa 20% (to include: lectures, small group discussions outside speakers, role play)
Student independent study circa 80% (to include: assignment preparation)
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 100% Coursework: Standard: 3500 words or equivalent
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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