"This is an excellently written book, with a student friendly focus throughout. It is packed with helpful hints and tips, providing extra scenarios and other sources to extend and challenge the knowledge of the current Criminology syllabus. It is a must have companion for any Criminology student!" 5 star Amazon review
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Update July 2020: Click here for a guide to the recent changes in rules surrounding the teaching of the Certificate or Diploma in Criminology. The guide is to support the users of the Student Book when studying or teaching this qualification.
Endorsed by WJEC and written by experienced Criminology teacher and examiner Carole A Henderson, this student book offers high quality support you can trust.
Accessible and student-friendly design to inspire and motivate students
A variety of features, including Case Studies, Link to Brief and Take it Further activities, challenge learners to think for themselves and help develop their knowledge, understanding and skills
Methods of assessment section provides guidance on examinations and controlled assessment, with sample questions and answers throughout the book to help develop skills and refine technique
Contents
How to use this book
Methods of assessment
Unit 1 Changing Awareness of Crime
LO 1 – Understand how crime reporting affects the public perception of criminality
LO 2 – Understand how campaigns are used to elicit change
LO 3 – Plan campaigns for change relating to crime
Unit 2 Criminological Theories
LO 1 – Understand social constructions of criminality
LO 2 – Know theories of criminality
LO 3 – Understand causes of criminality
LO 4 – Understand causes of policy change
Unit 3 Crime Scene to Courtroom
LO 1 – Understand the process of criminal investigations
LO 2 – Understand the process for prosecution of suspects
LO 3 – Be able to review criminal cases
Unit 4 Crime and Punishment
LO 1 – Understand the criminal justice system in England and Wales
LO 2 – Understand the role of punishment in a criminal justice system
LO 3 – Understand measures used in social control
Useful links
References
Glossary
About the author:
Carole A Henderson is a teacher and Leader of Learning Curriculum at Durham Sixth Form Centre. She also practised as a solicitor for 10 years prior to entering the teaching profession. She is an experienced A Level Law examiner for a leading awarding body and the Principal Examiner for Level 3 Criminology.
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