Individual written report (2000 words) on the research findings (100%) which will be accompanied by a the presentation of reflective statement (500 words per person) on how the experience has impacted on the student's skills set. prospects (Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3 & 4)

This module enables students to explore addiction as a condition that results when a person ingests a substance (e.g., alcohol, heroin, nicotine) or engages in an activity (e.g., gambling, sex, spending) that can be pleasurable but the continued use/act of which becomes compulsive and interferes with ordinary life. When addiction becomes unmanageable it leads to deviant behaviour and criminal activities.

Students will reflect on how addiction impacts on the criminal Justice System in England and Wales. The students will also learn about the new threat to the prison estate caused by synthetic cannabinoids. The students will deliver a verbal presentation as well as a written report explaining the facts about an addiction of their choice.

Skills acquired in other modules will be utilised (e.g. Prison and Punishment and Crime in Context) to develop a research topic

1. To demonstrate knowledge about physical addiction psychologically based addictions that are not based on drug or brain effects.
Knowledge & Understanding

2. To apply the knowledge of addictive behaviour to problems apparent within the Justice Industry.
Application
Enquiry

3. Report on the findings of research and reflect on the outcome of the process.
Analysis
Reflection

4. Demonstrate competence in written and oral communication using a range of techniques.
Communication

12 x 1 hour Lectures - to introduce the module and subject literature; research methodology; case studies.
12 x 1 hour Workshops to engage in problem based learning, group work, presentation and feedback.
Formative assessment of verbal presentations indicating each students research topic to be held during a workshop

Individual tutorials to monitor progress against students personal time scales (2 x 30 minutes spread over the semester)

Group work will facilitate knowledge generation and will include formative presentations and group discussions

A range of resources, including, University library and IT facilities, the Internet, journals and databases

Mental Health, Crime and Criminal Justice: Responses and Reforms
by Jane Winstone (Editor) Palgrave Macmillan; 1st ed. 2016 edition

Crewe, B.(2012),The Prisoner Society: Power, Adaptation and Social Life in an English Prison, London: Clarendon