Crime and Public Policy (CRIM3070)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Social Science School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
3 Contact hours
Incompatible
CRIM2070
Prerequisite
#2 from CRIM1000 or CRIM1019, #4 for SOCY2049 and SOCY2339, plus #2 Level 2 or 3 CRIM
Assessment methods
Fieldwork project, multi-choice tests and collaborative group work exercises.
Course enquiries
Dr Adrian Cherney
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.
Course description
The course examines crime prevention and its relationship to crime policy. Topics include crime prevention through environmental design, situational crime prevention, social prevention, developmental crime prevention, national and international crime prevention policy, the police role in crime prevention, policy implementation and evaluation. Students will be introduced to crime prevention problem solving and data sources relevant to the planning and delivery of crime prevention policy. The prevention of crime in particular settings will also be addressed.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2018 (19/02/2018 - 23/06/2018) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2017 (27/02/2017 - 24/06/2017) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2016 (25/07/2016 - 19/11/2016) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2015 (27/07/2015 - 21/11/2015) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |