This module considers the impact and value of different ways of preventing and reducing crime.

- methods of evaluating the impact of a crime prevention initiative

- situational crime prevention

- multiple victimisation and crime prevention

- inter-agency crime prevention

- community methods of crime prevention

- social methods of crime prevention

- policing and crime prevention

Electronic assessment – MCT/Short answer (100%) Exam meets learning outcomes 1-3

Whole group sessions (lectures, 1 x 13 weeks)

These sessions will introduce crime prevention topics and provide guidance for further personal study of each topic. Teaching materials with be located on Blackboard Ultra and some sessions will involve student participation and interaction. The tutor will provide an overview framework of the topics each week which should be effectively understood and developed. They will also provide the foundation for a structured programme for seminar sessions.

Small group sessions (seminars, 1 hour per week x 13 hours per semester per student)

The seminar sessions, which can be found in the study guide, will examine aspects of crime prevention. The study guide contains reading for each session and a variety of learning methods including discussion, collaborative tasks and student-led sessions. The sessions will encourage active participation in a variety of ways, for example, as part of the group, as individuals presenting papers and as part of a team. Problem answering skills will be developed and critical evaluation will be encouraged.



Directed Study and Independent Learning (174 hours)
A proportion of the study time will be devoted to independent study to allow students to undertake further reading. Understanding of all aspects studied in both lectures and seminars should be developed during this time. It will also provide study time for the preparation of small group work, both individual and teamwork, and preparation for coursework assessment. Guidance for independent study can be found within the study guide which encourages students to use both traditional (library based) and non-traditional (internet) sources.

Module Learning Outcome

1. Demonstrate knowledge about crime prevention theories and how they are applied in practise.

University Learning Outcome

Knowledge and understanding; Enquiry; Communication; learning; application; analysis; communication

Module Learning Outcome

2. Demonstrate an effective ability to analyse and critically evaluate concepts and practice in crime prevention

University Learning Outcome

Problem Solving

Module Learning Outcome

3. Advise third parties about crime prevention provisions and reflect on the effectiveness of various interventions.

University Learning Outcome

Communication, Reflection

Access to computer facilities to access materials on the web and specialist online databases

Access to Virtual Learning Environment- Blackboard

Access to appropriate texts and journals

Andresen, M. A (2020) Environmental Criminology Evolution, Theory, and Practice (2nd Edn.) London: Routledge

Tilley, N. and Sidebottom A. (2017) Handbook of Crime Prevention and Community Safety. London: Routledge

Welsh, B. C. and Farrington, D.P. (2014) The Oxford Handbook of Crime Prevention (The Oxford Handbooks in Criminology and Criminal Justice) Oxford: OUP

This module explores how crime prevention is used to prevent or deter crime from the outset. Crime prevention is far more effective than crime detection. The sessions focus on the theory and practice of crime prevention and the creation of safer communities. The module includes theoretical perspectives on crime prevention and community safety and the methods through which law enforcement problems can be analysed, and their effectiveness evaluated.

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